Dan Sayre Groesbeck (September 8, 1878 - August 29, 1950) was an American illustrator, muralist, and designer of "visualization sketches" in the pre-cinematic era.
Dan Sayre Groesbeck | |
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| Born | September 8, 1878 California, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, 1950 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Muralist, illustrator |
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Life edit
Groesbeck was born on September 8, 1878, in California.[1]
Groesbeck began his career as a reporter and illustrator in Los Angeles, and later in Denver and Chicago.[2] His illustrations were published in the Chicago Tribune, Redbook, and Cosmopolitan Magazine.[1]
Groesbeck painted murals inside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the Hotel Del Monte, and various other buildings.[2] He designed "visualization sketches" for Cecil B. DeMille in the pre-cinematic era.[2][3]
Groesbeck died on August 29, 1950, in Los Angeles, at age 71.[1][3]
Further reading edit
- Henning, Robert (2001). Destined for Hollywood: The Art of Dan Sayre Groesbeck. Santa Barbara, California: Santa Barbara Museum of Art. ISBN 9780899511054. OCLC 260063352.
References edit
- ^ a b c "Biography of Dan Sayre Groesbeck". Harold B. Lee Library. Brigham Young University. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Famed Mural Painter Groesbeck Dies at 71". The Los Angeles Times. August 30, 1950. p. 28. Retrieved January 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Artist Who Painted County Court House Murals Taken By Death". Santa Maria Times. September 2, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved January 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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