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Edwin Willard Deming

1860 – 1942

American painter, sculptor and illustrator

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Lived 1860 – 1942 (aged 82). Edwin Willard Deming was an American painter and sculptor.

Edwin Willard Deming (August 26, 1860 – 1942) was an American visual artist and illustrator, who was known for his genre paintings of indigenous tribe members (particularly of the Blackfeet tribe) and wild animals. He worked as a painter, muralist, illustrator, and sculptor. One of his murals was adapted for use on U.S. postage. Deming was also known as E. W. Deming, Man-Afraid-of-His-Name, and Eight Bears.

Life and career Edwin Willard Deming was born on August 26, 1860, in Ashland, Ohio, to parents Celestina Velutina (née Willard) and Howard Deming. As a child, his family moved due to the American Civil War, and he was raised in Geneseo, Illinois, where on occasion they were neighbors with the Winnebago people. His artwork took him to Arizona and New Mexico, as well as to the tribal lands of the Blackfeet, Crow, and Sioux.

In 1892, he married Therese Osterheld from Yonkers, New York, and together they had six children.

He died on October 15, 1942, in New York City.

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Also known as
E. W. Deming, Edwin W. Deming, Edwin Williard Deming, Man-Afraid-of-His-Name (pseudonym), Eight Bears, Edward Deming
moreMan-Afraid-of-His Name, deming, Deming E.W., e.w. deming

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Who was Edwin Willard Deming?

American painter, sculptor and illustrator (1860–1942)

When was Edwin Willard Deming born?

Edwin Willard Deming was born on 26 August 1860 in Ashland.

When did Edwin Willard Deming die?

Edwin Willard Deming died on 15 October 1942 in New York City.

What was Edwin Willard Deming's occupation?

Edwin Willard Deming was a painter and sculptor.

What nationality was Edwin Willard Deming?

Edwin Willard Deming was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edwin Willard Deming

· Wikidata: Q20902129

· DBpedia: Edwin Willard Deming

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