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ROLLA SIMS TAYLOR (American/Texas 1872-1970) A PAI

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ROLLA SIMS TAYLOR (American/Texas 1872-1970) A PAINTING, "Shrimp Boat, Galveston," oil on canvasboard, signed L/L. 9" x 12". Framed. Rolla Sims Taylor, originally from Galveston, Texas, started painting at the age of 14. In 1894 Taylor won first prize in a local art competition. He won $500 for his winning painting (Entrance to the Spanish Governors Palace, San Antonio). Taylor graduated from the Cuero Institute and later studied under Robert Jenkins Onderdonk, Jose Arpa and Theodore Gentilz. Also studied in France for 3 months and with Arthur W. Best in San Francisco & Frederick Fursman in Michigan. Taylor was a personal friend of Julian Onderdonk. Memberships Include: American Federation of Arts; Chicago Society of Artists; Independent Society of Artists of New York; San Antonio Art League; Southern States Art League; River Art Group.

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