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| | Born in Los Angeles, CA on Aug. 10, 1895. The son of an architect, Parkinson studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. During 1920-21 he studied art at the American Academy in Rome. Upon his return to Los Angeles, he joined his father's firm as a partner. Parkinson designed the city hall, federal building, and many important buildings in his native city while painting in his leisure. He died in Santa Monica, CA on Nov. 17, 1945. Member: Calif. Art Club. | Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
American Art Annual 1925; Southern California Artists (Nancy Moure); Los Angeles Times, 11-24-1945 (obituary). | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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