Dan Sayre Groesbeck

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Dan Sayre Groesbeck
BornSeptember 8, 1878
California, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1950
Occupation(s)Muralist, illustrator
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Dan Sayre Groesbeck (September 8, 1878 - August 29, 1950) was an American illustrator, muralist, and designer of "visualization sketches" in the pre-cinematic era.

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Life

Groesbeck was born on September 8, 1878, in California. [1]

Groesbeck began his career as a reporter and illustrator in Los Angeles, and later in Denver and Chicago. [2] His illustrations were published in the Chicago Tribune , Redbook , and Cosmopolitan Magazine . [1]

Groesbeck painted murals inside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the Hotel Del Monte, and various other buildings. [2] He designed "visualization sketches" for Cecil B. DeMille in the pre-cinematic era. [2] [3]

Groesbeck died on August 29, 1950, in Los Angeles, at age 71. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Biography of Dan Sayre Groesbeck". Harold B. Lee Library. Brigham Young University. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Famed Mural Painter Groesbeck Dies at 71". The Los Angeles Times. August 30, 1950. p. 28. Retrieved January 12, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 "Artist Who Painted County Court House Murals Taken By Death". Santa Maria Times. September 2, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved January 12, 2020 via Newspapers.com.