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'''Walter Biggs''' (1886–1968) was an American [[illustrator]] and fine art painter.

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'''Walter Joseph Biggs''' (June 4, 1886 – February 11, 1968) was an American [[illustrator]] and fine art painter.<ref name=EV>{{cite web|last1=Gunter|first1=Donald W.|title=Walter J. Biggs (1886–1968)|url=http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Biggs_Walter_J_1886-1968|publisher=[[Encyclopedia Virginia]]|access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
[[File:A Skin You Love to Touch - Walter Biggs.jpg|thumb|225px|right|Biggs illustration used in a soap ad in 1922.]]
[[File:A Skin You Love to Touch - Walter Biggs.jpg|thumb|225px|right|Biggs illustration used in a soap ad in 1922.]]
Biggs was born in [[Elliston, Virginia]], in 1886. He studied in New York City at the [[New York School of Art]]. He was a student of [[Robert Henri]], and some of his fellow students included [[Edward Hopper]] and [[Rockwell Kent]].<ref>''Great American Illustrators'' by Walt Reed, ISBN 0-517-31783-4</ref> He later taught at the [[Art Students League]] and the New York School of Art.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://roanoke.edu/academics/academic_departments/fine_arts/olin_hall_galleries/permanent_collection/walter_biggs.htm |title=Walter Biggs |publisher=[[Roanoke College]] Olin Galleries}}</ref> He lived in the suburban community of [[New Rochelle, New York|New Rochelle]] which was a well known [[New Rochelle art colony|artist colony]] and home to many of the top commercial illustrators of the day such as [[Frank Xavier Leyendecker|Frank]] and [[J.C. Leyendecker]] and [[Norman Rockwell]].<ref>[http://www.newrochellearts.org/content.php?nID=2&cID=4 New Rochelle - Arts City]</ref>
Biggs was born in [[Elliston, Virginia]], in 1886. He studied in New York City at the [[New York School of Art]]. He was a student of [[Robert Henri]], and some of his fellow students included [[Edward Hopper]] and [[Rockwell Kent]].<ref>''Great American Illustrators'' by Walt Reed, {{ISBN|0-517-31783-4}}</ref> He later taught at the [[Art Students League]] and the New York School of Art.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roanoke.edu/inside/a-z_index/olin_hall_galleries/permanent_collection/walter_biggs|title=Walter Biggs|publisher=[[Roanoke College]] Olin Galleries}}</ref> He lived in the suburban community of [[New Rochelle, New York|New Rochelle]] which was a well known [[New Rochelle artist colony|artist colony]] and home to many of the top commercial illustrators of the day such as [[Frank Xavier Leyendecker|Frank]] and [[J. C. Leyendecker]] and [[Norman Rockwell]].<ref>[http://www.newrochellearts.org/content.php?nID=2&cID=4 New Rochelle - Arts City]</ref>
Also in residence were [[Al Parker (artist)|Al Parker]], [[Mead Schaeffer]] and [[Dean Cornwell]], who, along with [[Tom Lovell]], [[N.C. Wyeth]] and [[Harold von Schmidt]] would become leaders in the field.<ref>"Illustrators, Volume 33"; Author=Society of Illustrators (New York, N.Y.); Publisher=Hastings House., 1991</ref>
Also in residence were [[Al Parker (artist)|Al Parker]], [[Mead Schaeffer]] and [[Dean Cornwell]], who, along with [[Tom Lovell]], [[N. C. Wyeth]] and [[Harold von Schmidt]] would become leaders in the field.<ref>"Illustrators, Volume 33"; Author=Society of Illustrators (New York, N.Y.); Publisher=Hastings House., 1991</ref>


Biggs became known in the 1920s and 1930s for his illustrations for popular magazines such as the ''[[Ladies Home Journal]]''.<ref name=HallofFame/>
Biggs became known in the 1920s and 1930s for his illustrations for popular magazines such as the ''[[Ladies' Home Journal]]''.<ref name=HallofFame/>


In 1944, Biggs was elected into the [[National Academy of Design]] as an Associate member, and became a full member in 1947. In 1963 he was inducted into the [[Society of Illustrators]] Hall of Fame.<ref name=HallofFame>{{cite web|url=http://www.societyillustrators.org/Awards-and-Competitions/Hall-of-Fame/Past-Inductees/1963--Walter-Biggs.aspx |title=1963 - Walter Biggs Hall of Fame Inductee |publisher=Society of Illustrators}}</ref>
In 1944, Biggs was elected into the [[National Academy of Design]] as an Associate member, and became a full member in 1947. In 1963 he was inducted into the [[Society of Illustrators]] Hall of Fame.<ref name=HallofFame>{{cite web|url=http://www.societyillustrators.org/Awards-and-Competitions/Hall-of-Fame/Past-Inductees/1963--Walter-Biggs.aspx |title=1963 - Walter Biggs Hall of Fame Inductee |publisher=Society of Illustrators}}</ref>

Walter Biggs died February 11, 1968. An historical marker was erected at the intersection of Roanoke Boulevard and College Street, in [[Salem, Virginia]], across from Biggs’ family home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.roanoke.com/arts_and_entertainment/columns_and_blogs/columns/arts_and_extras/arts-extras-salem-artist-walter-biggs-commemorated-with-marker/article_31d9da6c-fd75-11e3-a9b3-001a4bcf6878.html|title=Arts & Extras: Salem artist Walter Biggs commemorated with marker|date=June 27, 2014|website=The Roanoke Times|access-date=September 26, 2016}}</ref>


==References==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* Book: ''Great American Illustrators'' by Walt Reed, ISBN 0-517-31783-4
* Book: ''Great American Illustrators'' by Walt Reed, {{ISBN|0-517-31783-4}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.americanartarchives.com/biggs,w.htm Walter Biggs artwork at American Art Archives web site]
* [http://www.americanartarchives.com/biggs,w.htm Walter Biggs artwork at American Art Archives web site]
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Latest revision as of 08:02, 30 April 2022

Walter J. Biggs
BornJune 4, 1886
Montgomery County, Virginia
DiedFebruary 11, 1968(1968-02-11) (aged 81)
Roanoke, Virginia
Occupation(s)Illustrator and painter
SpouseMildred Armstrong (1923 - ca. 1937, divorce)

Walter Joseph Biggs (June 4, 1886 – February 11, 1968) was an American illustrator and fine art painter.[1]

Biography

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Biggs illustration used in a soap ad in 1922.

Biggs was born in Elliston, Virginia, in 1886. He studied in New York City at the New York School of Art. He was a student of Robert Henri, and some of his fellow students included Edward Hopper and Rockwell Kent.[2] He later taught at the Art Students League and the New York School of Art.[3] He lived in the suburban community of New Rochelle which was a well known artist colony and home to many of the top commercial illustrators of the day such as Frank and J. C. Leyendecker and Norman Rockwell.[4] Also in residence were Al Parker, Mead Schaeffer and Dean Cornwell, who, along with Tom Lovell, N. C. Wyeth and Harold von Schmidt would become leaders in the field.[5]

Biggs became known in the 1920s and 1930s for his illustrations for popular magazines such as the Ladies' Home Journal.[6]

In 1944, Biggs was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member, and became a full member in 1947. In 1963 he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.[6]

Walter Biggs died February 11, 1968. An historical marker was erected at the intersection of Roanoke Boulevard and College Street, in Salem, Virginia, across from Biggs’ family home.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Gunter, Donald W. "Walter J. Biggs (1886–1968)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  2. ^ Great American Illustrators by Walt Reed, ISBN 0-517-31783-4
  3. ^ "Walter Biggs". Roanoke College Olin Galleries.
  4. ^ New Rochelle - Arts City
  5. ^ "Illustrators, Volume 33"; Author=Society of Illustrators (New York, N.Y.); Publisher=Hastings House., 1991
  6. ^ a b "1963 - Walter Biggs Hall of Fame Inductee". Society of Illustrators.
  7. ^ "Arts & Extras: Salem artist Walter Biggs commemorated with marker". The Roanoke Times. June 27, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2016.

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