William Vincent Cahill

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William Vincent Cahill
Born1878
Died1924
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Art Students League of New York
OccupationPainter, art educator
Spouse(s)Katherine Kavanaugh

William Vincent Cahill (1878-1924) was an American painter and art educator.

Life

Cahill was born in 1878 in Syracuse, New York. [1] [2] He studied at the Art Students League of New York. [1]

Cahill first became in Boston, where he shared a studio with John Hubbard Rich until 1914, when he moved to California. [1] He taught art in Laguna Beach, Pasadena and Hollywood, and he exhibited his work at the California Art Club and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. [2] He taught at the University of Kansas for a year, [2] and later moved his studio to Chicago. [3]

Cahill married Katherine Kavanaugh. [3] He died in 1924 in Chicago. [3] His work can be seen at the Laguna Art Museum. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Gerdts, William H.; South, Will (1998). California Impressionism. New York: Abbeville. p. 284. ISBN   9780789201768. OCLC   185809275.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "William Vincent Cahill". Laguna Art Museum. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 "Artist Well Known In Phoenix Dies At Chicago Residence". Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. August 13, 1924. p. 3. Retrieved June 9, 2019 via Newspapers.com.