About F. C. Gordon
Lived 1856 – 1924 (aged 67). F. C. Gordon was a Canadian painter and illustrator.
Frederick Charles Gordon (June 30, 1856 – March 20, 1924) was an early 20th century Canadian illustrator who was a staff artist for Century magazine and also illustrated books.
Illustration by F.C. Gordon for Clara D. Pierson's Among the Farmyard People (1899)
Biography Frederick Charles Gordon was born in Cobourg, Canada West in 1856, and received his early artistic training in Paris, France, at the Académie Julian and the Académie Colarossi.
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Who was F. C. Gordon?
American painter (1856-1924)
When was F. C. Gordon born?
F. C. Gordon was born on 30 June 1856 in Cobourg.
When did F. C. Gordon die?
F. C. Gordon died on 20 March 1924 in Westfield.
What was F. C. Gordon's occupation?
F. C. Gordon was a painter and illustrator.
What nationality was F. C. Gordon?
F. C. Gordon was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). F. C. Gordon. https://biography.guide/f-c-gordon/
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