George Kennedy Brandriff | |
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 Brandriff in 1933 | |
| Born | 1890 Millville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 1936 Laguna Beach, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Frances Conder |
George K. Brandriff (1890 – August 15, 1936) was an American painter, and the president of the Laguna Beach Art Association. He committed suicide at age 46.
Life[edit]
Brandriff was born in 1890 in Millville, New Jersey.[1] He grew up in Vineland, New Jersey and moved to California in 1913 to attend the University of Southern California.[1]
Brandriff became a painter in the art colony of Laguna Beach, California, and he served as the president of the Laguna Beach Art Association.[2][3] He was also a member of the California Art Club.[4] He exhibited his work in many museums, including the Biltmore Salon,[4] the Los Angeles Museum, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.[5]
Brandriff married Frances Conder.[4][5] He committed suicide by shooting himself on August 15, 1936, in Laguna Beach, at age 46.[2][3][6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Brandriff". Los Angeles Museum Art News Bulletin. 1931. p. 29. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ a b "Leading Laguna Artist Kills Self". The San Bernardino County Sun. August 15, 1936. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Artist Is Suicide". Great Falls Tribune. August 15, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Brandriff Art Now On Exhibit In Los Angeles". Santa Ana Register. April 24, 1929. p. 3. Retrieved July 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Brandriff". The Vineland Historical Magazine. No. 25–27. 1940. p. 25.
- ^ "George Brandriff Services Today". Santa Ana Register. August 17, 1936. p. 4. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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