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J. Clinton Shepherd

1888 – 1975

American artist

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About J. Clinton Shepherd

Lived 1888 – 1975 (aged 86–87). J. Clinton Shepherd was an American painter.

J. Clinton Shepherd (1888-1975) was an American magazine illustrator, sculptor and muralist.

Biography

Early life 'I-I-how far do we have to run,' she gasped", an illustration for T. S. Stribling's Fombombo (1923).

Joy Clinton Shepherd was born on September 11, 1888. His father was Charles F. Shepherd and his mother, Emma Shepherd.

In 1925, he moved to Westport, Connecticut and became a sculptor of bronzes in the manner of Frederic Remington. In the 1930s, he worked as an illustrator for Popular Publications. He also did murals based on the Everglades at Clewiston Inn in Clewiston, Florida.

Personal life He was married to Gail E. Shepherd. They had a daughter, Joy, and two sons, Edwin and Charles. He died of a heart attack on June 20, 1975 in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Important facts

Born
1888
Birth century
19th century
Died
1975
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
United States
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Employers
Barry University
Also known as
Joseph Clinton Shepherd

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was J. Clinton Shepherd?

American artist

When was J. Clinton Shepherd born?

J. Clinton Shepherd was born in 1888.

When did J. Clinton Shepherd die?

J. Clinton Shepherd died in 1975.

What was J. Clinton Shepherd's occupation?

J. Clinton Shepherd was a painter.

What nationality was J. Clinton Shepherd?

J. Clinton Shepherd was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J. Clinton Shepherd

· Wikidata: Q16007873

· DBpedia: J. Clinton Shepherd

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