Biography from Butler Institute of American Art:
| David John Gue- Born January 17, 1836 in Brooklyn, NY; Died May 1, 1917.
Education: Self-taught
Member: Salmagundi Club
He moved to Iowa in 1852, became a lawyer in Fort Dodge, then a pharmacist. Not until he was past 50 did he become an artist. Best known for portraits of Grant, Lincoln and Beecher. Also painted landsapes and marines. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|