William McGregor Paxton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William McGregor Paxton

American artist

Date of Birth: 22-Jun-1869

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1941

Profession: painter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About William McGregor Paxton

  • William McGregor Paxton (June 22, 1869 – 1941) was an American painter and instructor who embraced the Boston School paradigm and was a co-founder of The Guild of Boston Artists.
  • He taught briefly while a student at Cowles Art School, where he met his wife Elizabeth Okie Paxton, and at the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston.
  • Paxton is known for his portraits, including those of two presidents—Grover Cleveland and Calvin Coolidge—and interior scenes with women, including his wife.
  • His works are in many museums in the United States.

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