About Charles Basing
Lived 1864 – 1933 (aged 68). Charles Basing was an Australian and American painter and architect.
Charles Basing (1864-1933) was an American artist active in New York City and Provincetown, Massachusetts, in the early 20th century. In 1900–1903 he studied at the Academie Julien in Paris with William-Adolph Bouguereau, and in 1911 he became a member of the Salmagundi Club. Many of Basing's easel paintings depict the environs of New York City, and he also painted murals including the ceiling mural depicting the zodiac at Grand Central Terminal. Basing died of blood poisoning in Marrakesh Morocco on February 3, 1933, after a camel stepped on his foot.
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Who was Charles Basing?
American artist (1864-1933)
When was Charles Basing born?
Charles Basing was born on 23 July 1864 in Linton, Australia.
When did Charles Basing die?
Charles Basing died on 3 March 1933 in Marrakech.
What was Charles Basing's occupation?
Charles Basing was a painter and architect.
What nationality was Charles Basing?
Charles Basing was Australian and American.
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