Lloyd Branson
Painting, Visual Artist
1853 – 1925
Who was Lloyd Branson?
Enoch Lloyd Branson was an American artist best known for his portraits of Southern politicians and depictions of early East Tennessee history. One of the most influential figures in Knoxville's early art circles, Branson received training at the National Academy of Design in the 1870s and subsequently toured the great art centers of Europe. After returning to Knoxville, he operated a portrait shop with photographer Frank McCrary. He was a mentor to fellow Knoxville artist Catherine Wiley, and is credited with discovering twentieth-century portraitist Beauford Delaney.
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- Born
- 1853
Knox County - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- National Academy of Design
- Lived in
- Knox County
- Died
- Jun 12, 1925
Knoxville
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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