1866 - 1961

核心信息

  • Lifespan: 95 years
  • Also known as:
    • Grandpa Moses
    • Grandpa Courlander Of Michigan
  • Typical colors: putty
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Died: 1961
  • Born: 1866, Bay City, United States

A Late Awakening in Art

David Courlander was a self-taught artist who began his painting career at the age of 85. Born in Bay City, United States, he spent much of his life working in various roles, including as a window dresser in cities like Kansas City and as a tailor in Indianapolis. After moving to Detroit and later living on a farm near Romeo, Michigan, he turned to painting in 1952. He continued this pursuit until shortly before his death in 1961.

His work, which includes both oils and watercolors, often captures scenes of everyday American life. His subject matter was diverse, ranging from:

Recognition and Legacy

Courlander's talent was recognized through various exhibitions, including a one-man show at the Associated American Artists gallery in New York in 1953. His paintings have been featured in several exhibitions, such as the Smithsonian Institution's national touring exhibition of American Primitive Artists in 1958.

His artistic legacy is preserved in several notable institutions. His works are held in the following collections:

问答详情

目前目录中共有多少件 David Courlander 的作品可供浏览?

您可以在 全部作品 页面浏览由 David Courlander 创作的 3 件作品 件作品。

在哪里可以按关键词浏览 David Courlander 的作品?

您可以通过艺术家关键词分类页面,按关键词探索David Courlander的作品。每个关键词都汇集了相关的艺术品。

David Courlander 出生于哪个国家和城市?

David Courlander 出生于 United States 的 Bay City。

David Courlander 是否还有其他别名或曾用名?

David Courlander 也以 Grandpa Moses, Grandpa Courlander Of Michigan 等其他名称为人所知。

鉴赏力测试

每道题只有一个正确答案。

题目 1:
At what age did David Courlander begin painting?
题目 2:
In which city was David Courlander born?
题目 3:
Which institution's permanent collection holds several of his paintings?
题目 4:
What was Courlander's occupation before he began painting?
题目 5:
Which famous folk artist was Courlander compared to by Reeves Lewenthal?