About Marian Curtis
Lived 1912 – 1972 (aged 60). Marian Curtis was an American painter.
Marian Curtis (February 12, 1882 – November 12, 1944) was an American painter known for her landscapes.
Biography Curtis was born on February 12, 1912, in Los Angeles, California. She attended the Chouinard Art Institute where her teachers included Phil Dike and Pruett Carter She was married to John Manning. During the 1930s Curtis created art for the Works Progress Administration (WPA). She was a member of the Laguna Beach Art Association where she exhibited her work from 1938 through 1943. During the same period she exhibited at the California Water Color Society. Curtis died on November 12, 1972, in Los Angeles.
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Who was Marian Curtis?
American artist (b. 1912)
When was Marian Curtis born?
Marian Curtis was born on 12 February 1912 in Los Angeles.
When did Marian Curtis die?
Marian Curtis died on 12 November 1972 in Los Angeles.
What was Marian Curtis's occupation?
Marian Curtis was a painter.
What nationality was Marian Curtis?
Marian Curtis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marian Curtis. https://biography.guide/marian-curtis/
MLA: "Marian Curtis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marian-curtis/.
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