Robert Gwathmey
1903–1988

Introduction

Robert Gwathmey (January 24, 1903 – September 21, 1988) was an American social realist painter. His wife was photographer Rosalie Gwathmey (September 15, 1908 – February 12, 2001) and his son was architect Charles Gwathmey.

Robert was born to Robert Gwathmey Sr. (1866–1902) and Eva Mortimer Harrison (1868–1941). His half sisters were Kathrine and Ida Carrington. Robert Sr. was killed at work by an explosion and his wife was killed in a vehicular accident.

Wikidata identifier

Q7345013

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500004279

Names

Robert Gwathmey

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