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Donn DeVita

Donn P. DeVita (1931 - 2010) was active/lived in Massachusetts, New York.  Donn DeVita is known for Impressionist marine painting.

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"To view his art is to truly enjoy oneself… a unique mastery of his materials…" - John Howard Copley

Donn P. DeVita (1931-2010) was born in Scarsdale, New York. Soon after the family moved to their Connecticut farmland, where he attended Windham High School, Norwich Art School and served four years with the United States Navy in the Korean War. He received his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and his MA from Columbia University in New York.

His professional experience includes illustration for many well known authors including Bird in the Bush, by Kenneth Rexroth, published by New Directions. Other publishers include Doubleday, Crown, Benziger Brothers, Teachers College Press, Hanson Enterprises, Dutton, Frederick Fell Inc. In addition, his painting   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 4868 characters.]  Artist bio

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Keywords and Quick Facts for Donn DeVita


   Keywords 
Art Method
  • Illustration, Illustrator
Art MediaArt Style
  • Impressionism, Impressionist
Art Subject
  • Marine, Maritime, Riverfront, Boats, Canoes, Steam Boats, Nautical
Geography/Places Lived and/or Worked
  • Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Art School
  • Columbia University Art Department, Student
  • Rhode Island School of Design, Student

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