Morris Graves

1910–2001

Wikipedia entry

Introduction

Morris Cole Graves (August 28, 1910 – May 5, 2001) was an American painter. He was one of the earliest Modern artists from the Pacific Northwest to achieve national and international acclaim. His style, referred to by some reviewers as Mysticism, used the muted tones of the Northwest environment, Asian aesthetics and philosophy, and a personal iconography of birds, flowers, chalices, and other images to explore the nature of consciousness.

An article in a 1953 issue of Life magazine cemented Graves' reputation as a major figure of the 'Northwest School' of artists. He lived and worked mostly in Western Washington, but spent considerable time traveling and living in Europe and Asia, and spent the last several years of his life in Loleta, California.

Wikidata identifier

Q1693440

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Getty record

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500010825

Names

Morris Graves, Morris Cole Graves

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First acquired
1945

Date of birth
August 28, 1910

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