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Justin Gruelle

Justin C. Gruelle (1889 - 1978) was active/lived in Connecticut, New York, Indiana.  Justin Gruelle is known for Figure, mural painting, illustration.

The following text was written by Paul William Smart, the artist's nephew:

JUSTIN C. GRUELLE, 1889 - 1978

Justin C. Gruelle was born in Indianapolis, July 1, 1889, the son of Alice Benton and Hoosier Group Painter, Richard B. Gruelle. The aspiring young artist painted portraits and landscapes with encouragement from his father and older brother Johnny, creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy.  Justin received formal training in drawing, painting and photography at John Herron Art Institute and The New York Art Student's League.

Between 1910 and 1955 the professional art career of Justin Gruelle centered around New York City where he was known for his detailed landscape paintings and colorful illustrations of products for advertising, magazine covers, movie posters, sheet music and books.  He was commissioned to create family portraits, and eventually large corporate murals that combined his many talents.  Justin's book Mother Goose Parade wi   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 4069 characters.]  Artist bio

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