Walter Hixson Isnogle Explained

Walter Isnogle
Birth Name:	Walter Hixson Isnogle
Birth Date:	14 November 1886^[1]
Birth Place:	Urbana, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:	Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Nationality:	American
Field:	Painting

Walter Hixson Isnogle (November 14, 1886 – July 20, 1950) was an American impressionist artist.^{[2] [3]} Isnogle was known for his participation in the Indianapolis City Hospital Project.

Isnogle was born in Ohio and lived most of his life in Indianapolis. In 1916, he married Ruth Collier (b. 1891). She died from shock in 1927 following a tornado in the city.^[4]

Career

Walter Hixon Isnogle was a student of the John Herron Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana. “Though little information is published about Isnogle, his participation in the City Hospital project is well-documented.”^[2] Isnogle was one of several artists to participate in the project, and was also one of many Hoosier Group artists to have participated in the project led by William Forsyth.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899–2017
2. Book: Nagler. Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko; with essays by Katherine C.. Hale. Hester Anne. The art of healing : the Wishard art collection. 2004. Indiana Historical Society Press in cooperation with the Wishard Memorial Foundation. Indianapolis, Indiana. 0871951711.
3. Book: Burnett. Mary. Art and Artists of Indiana. 1921. Century. New York.
4. News: Obituaries . March 21, 2024 . The Richmond Item . May 24, 1927 . Richmond, Indiana . 2 . subscription.