John T. Harris (artist) explained

John T. Harris
Nationality:American
Field:Painter, printmaker, educator

John T. Harris (1908ā€“1972)[1] was an American artist and educator. He was born in Philadelphia. He attended the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art and the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. He taught art at the Cheyney State Teachers College.[2]

Early life and education

Harris was born in Philadelphia in 1908.[3] He received a Master's degree from the Museum School of Art and the Tyler School of Art.

Career

Harris was a painter, printmaker, and instructor.[4] His work was included in the 2015 exhibition at the Woodmere Art Museum.[5]

His work is in the La Salle University Art Museum.[2] His papers are in the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution.[1]

Harris died in 1972.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John T. Harris papers, 1943-1988 . Archives of American Art . Smithsonian Institution . 14 July 2022 . en.
  2. Book: Valerio . William R . We speak : black artists in Philadelphia, 1920sā€“1970s . 2015 . Woodmere Art Museum . Philadelphia . 9781888008005 . 208.
  3. Book: Saunders, John A. . 100 Years After Emancipation: History of the Philadelphia Negro, 1787 to 1963 . 1964 . Free African Society . en.
  4. Web site: John T. Harris papers, 1943-1988 Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution . 2022-09-20 . www.aaa.si.edu . en.
  5. Web site: We Speak: Black Artists in Philadelphia, 1920s-1970s. Woodmere Art Museum . 14 July 2022 . en-gb.