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Ben Messick

Ben (Benjamin Newton) Messick (1891 - 1981) was active/lived in California, Missouri.  Ben Messick is known for Regionalist painting, lithographs, teaching.

The following is submitted by Jim Lafferty whose sources include the autobiography of the artist:

William Washington Messick married Sarah A. Bristow January 2,1889 and from this marriage a son, Benjamin Newton Messick was born on January 9, 1891 on a farm near Strafford, Missouri.  His art talent was apparent from the time he was a child and later recognized by his commanding officer in World War I.

Little is recorded in his autobiography about Messick's life from his teen years and service during the War.  He enrolled at Chouinard Institute in the Fall of 1925, and was given a three-year scholarship by Mrs. Chouinard.  In 1925 he won a cash award at the Los Angeles County Fair for a group of pen and charcoal drawings done in the parks and streets of Los Angeles.  These works give the appearance of being spontaneous and fluid.

In 1930 Messick left Chouinard as a full-time student and rented an apartment on West Eighth   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 6052 characters.]  Artist bio

Artist auction records

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Research resources

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