Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones
American painter (1885–1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones (born Elizabeth Huntington Jones; November 8, 1885 – December 26, 1968) was an American painter who lived in New York City, Philadelphia, and Paris, France.[1] She had a successful career as a painter at the turn of the century, exhibiting her works internationally and winning awards. She had a mental breakdown that caused a break in her career, and she returned to have a successful second career, creating modern watercolor paintings. She was a resident at three artist colonies, with notable artists, writers, and musicians. Sparhawk-Jones' works are in American art museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Museum of Modern Art.
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Born | Elizabeth Huntington Jones (1885-11-08)November 8, 1885 |
Died | December 26, 1968(1968-12-26) (aged 83) Connecticut, U.S. |
Resting place | Immanuel Episcopal Church cemetery, Sparks, Maryland, U.S. 39.55338°N 76.62659°W / 39.55338; -76.62659 |
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