Francis Caldwell
(1911-1996)
Boats on a river
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right: Caldwell
45" H x 57" W
Other Notes:
Born in San Francisco, CA on Dec. 18, 1911
Studied art at the San Francisco School of Design - (dates unknown)
Studied art at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles - (dates unknown)
Studied with Warren Rollins in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (His uncle) - June 1931
Instructor in mural painting and figure drawing at the Civilian Conservation Corps Los Prietos 1935
Taught art at Los Angeles City College - (dates unknown)
United States Marine artist - WW2 era
Designed murals for the United States Maritime Commission - (dates unknown)
He designed murals for the Pasadena Playhouse (and other theaters) - (dates unknown)
Created art for NBC's opera series - 1950's
Created art for the Band of America - 1950's
Created art for the Perry Como show - 1950's
Art director for New World Productions - 1950's
Designed and produced the Film In the Beginning, Cannes Film Festival winner - 1950's
Designed and produced the Film Frenzy: The New Orleans Story. - 1950's
From 1960, he devoted himself to painting, drawing, and graphics.
Died in Los Angeles 1996

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