George Demetrios
Greek-American artist (1896–1974)
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Summary
George Demetrios was born on April 1, 1896[1], in Naoussa[2]. He died on 1974[3] in Gloucester[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5] and teacher[6].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Pyrgoi[7]
- Date of birth: 1896[8]
- Date of death: December 4, 1974[9]
- Spouse: Virginia Lee Burton[10]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[11], United States[12]
- Educated at: School of the Museum of Fine Arts[13], Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[14], Beaux-Arts de Paris[15], University of Paris[16]
- Award received: Thomas R. Proctor Prize[17]
- Member of: National Academy of Design[18], National Sculpture Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: George Demetrios[21]
- Family name: Demetrios[22]
- Given name: George[23]
- Work location: Gloucester[24]
- Student of: Charles Grafly[25], Antoine Bourdelle[26], Auguste Rodin[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot — Smithsonian Libraries — Artists Files[29]
- Has works in the collection: Smithsonian American Art Museum[30], New Britain Museum of American Art[31], Harvard Art Museums[32], Fogg Museum[33]
- Writing language: English[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[35]
- Artist files at: Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[36]
FAQs
Where was George Demetrios born?
George Demetrios was born in Naoussa[2].
Where did George Demetrios die?
George Demetrios died in Gloucester[4].
Who was George Demetrios married to?
George Demetrios's spouses include Virginia Lee Burton[10].
What did George Demetrios do for work?
George Demetrios worked as a sculptor[5] and teacher[6].
Where did George Demetrios go to school?
George Demetrios was educated at School of the Museum of Fine Arts[13], Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[14], Beaux-Arts de Paris[15], and University of Paris[16].
What awards did George Demetrios receive?
Honors received include Thomas R. Proctor Prize[17].