John Edward Thompson

Visual Artist

1882 – 1945

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Who was John Edward Thompson?

John Edward Thompson was an American painter and university professor who is credited with introducing modern art to Denver, Colorado in 1918, much to the chagrin of local critics. Due to his pioneering career, Thompson was referred to as the "Dean of Colorado Painters". While he never enjoyed much national renown, his work is still among the most desirable to collectors of Colorado art.

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Born
1882
Buffalo
Died
1945

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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