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John Edward Bannon (1932 - 2017) was active/lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland.  John Bannon is known for Classical realist landscape, portrait and still life painting.

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On January 17, 1932, John Edward Bannon was born in Baltimore. He was the eldest of four children (Margaret, Mary, Barbara) born to Clara, nee Filling, and Edward. His father was the vice-president and part owner of the Monumental Iron and Metal Company. The family resided in the Irvington neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore City. John was a 1946 graduate of the St. Joseph’s Monastery and a 1950 graduate of Mount St. Joseph, both Irvington schools.

In his third year at the Maryland Institute of Art, he felt another calling, to become a monk. John entered the Cisterian Order, at our Lady of the Holy Cross Monastery, Berryville, VA. The day at the monastery began at 2 AM and ended at 7 PM. Their daily routine consisted of 4-6 hours of manual labor. The rest of the day was spent in prayer and study.

It became evident to both John and his superiors that he was not cut out for monastery life. The inability to find an outlet for his artistic tale   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 3280 characters.]  Artist bio

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   John Edward Bannon  Born:  1932 - Baltimore, Maryland
Died:   2017 - Fairfax, Virginia
Known for:  Classical realist landscape, portrait and still life painting

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John Bannon - 1932-2017

On January 17, 1932, John Edward Bannon was born in Baltimore. He was the eldest of four children (Margaret, Mary, Barbara) born to Clara, nee Filling, and Edward. His father was the vice-president and part owner of the Monumental Iron and Metal Company. The family resided in the Irvington neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore City. John was a 1946 graduate of the St. Joseph’s Monastery and a 1950 graduate of Mount St. Joseph, both Irvington schools.

In his third year at the Maryland Institute of Art, he felt another calling, to become a monk. John entered the Cisterian Order, at our Lady of the Holy Cross Monastery, Berryville, VA. The day at the monastery began at 2 AM and ended at 7 PM. Their daily routine consisted of 4-6 hours of manual labor. The rest of the day was spent in prayer and study.

It became evident to both John and his superiors that he was not cut out for monastery life. The inability to find an outlet for his artistic talents and poor health resulted in John’s being asked to leave the order. After ten months, John returned to the Institute to finish his degree and resume painting. He won the Henry Walters’ award of his graduating class at the Institute where he acquired a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree, and a Master in Fine Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

John opened an art studio on East Mulberry Street, Baltimore. He became a great success story. He had exhibited in more than 25 galleries and presented over 36 solo exhibits throughout his career. In later years, John spent his career as an art professor at Northern Virginia Community College. He continued to produce his artwork and teach privately at his home studio well into his retirement.

On November 4, 2017, John passed away peacefully in Fairfax, Virginia. He was survived by his wife of 32 years, Lorna, a son, Ryan Bannon, and a sister, Barbara "Dolly" Blake. He was also survived by his grandchildren, Grayson and Laila Bannon. Rest in peace.

Source/Submitted by:  Written by Connee Rauser Sheckler, Administrator, St. Joseph’s Monastery Alumni


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John Bannon earned an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and had seventeen years of study with Anne Didusch Schuler.

For 12 years, he was a student and associate of Jacques Maroger, Director of Laboratories of the Louvre, Pres. Society of Restorers of France, Knight of the Legion of Honor.

Awards: Purchase prize, Corcoran Gallery of Art; purchase prize, the Pennsylvania Academy of Art; The Henry Walters Prize, Maryland Institute of Art; Purchase Prize, The Easton Academy of Art, Easton, MD

Commissioned portraits include: General George C. Marshall, The Pentagon, Washington, DC; Pope John XXIII, The Archdiocese of Baltimore; Sen. George Mac Mathais, (R.M.D.): Congressman Dan Daniel;(D.M.D.); Congressman Bill Nichols, (D.AL); Judge Edward A. Beard, Superior Court, DC; and many other distinguished citizens.

Exhibited in more than 27 galleries and presented about 35 solo exhibitions over a career of more than 45 years.

Co-founder of Dorchester Art Center, Cambridge, MD: Co-founder of The Six Realists Gallery, Baltimore, MD, Member of Oil Painters of America.


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