About George Phippen
Lived 1915 – 1966 (aged 50). George Phippen was an American artist.
George Phippen (July 11, 1915 – April 13, 1966) was an American sculptor and painter from Arizona. He was the co-founder and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America. He is the namesake of the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona.
Early life Phippen was born in 1915 in Charles City, Iowa. He grew up as a cowboy in Kansas, He was a sculptor and painter in representational style of western genre, figures, horses and cattle.
Personal life, death and legacy Phippen married Louise Goble.
Phippen died of cancer in 1966 in Skull Valley, at age 50. His widow authored a book about him in 1983.
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Who was George Phippen?
American artist (1915-1966)
When was George Phippen born?
George Phippen was born on 11 July 1915.
When did George Phippen die?
George Phippen died on 13 April 1966.
What was George Phippen's occupation?
George Phippen was an artist.
What nationality was George Phippen?
George Phippen was American.
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