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DiaporamaThe Battery, Evening
A native of Philadelphia, George Biddle graduated from Harvard Law School in 1911. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar the same year, but instead he decided to pursue a career in art. From 1911 to 1916, Biddle studied in Europe and America at the Académie Julian in Paris and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He learned printmaking in Munich and spent summers in Giverny with Frederick Frieseke. After serving in the army during World War I, Biddle traveled extensively visiting Tahiti, Mexico, and Paris. In 1930, Biddle was commissioned by George and Ira Gershwin to illustrate the libretto for
George Biddle (1885 – 1973)
George Biddle (1885-1973) was an American painter & muralist known for his Social Realism, combat art, and role in the Federal Art Project. Explore his WPA murals, lithographs, and diverse artistic influences – from Impressionism to Mexican Muralism.
Gibbes Museum of Art (Charleston, United States of America)
Discover American art at Charleston's Gibbes Museum! Explore rotating exhibits & a permanent collection featuring Southern artists, historical portraits, and contemporary works in a Beaux-Arts setting.
About this artwork
- Title: The Battery, Evening
- Artist: George Biddle
- Year: 1931
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Gibbes Museum of Art
- Period: Modern
- Medium type: WallArt
- Corpus context: public service focus , académie julian training
- Purpose: Mood
Quick Facts
- Artist: George Biddle
- Notable elements or techniques: Colorful depiction of people in a field
- Subject or theme: People gathering in a natural landscape
- Title: The Battery, Evening
- Year: 1931
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