Background
Cole, Alphaeus Philemon was born in 1876 in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey, United States. Son of Timothy and Annie (Carter) Cole.
Cole, Alphaeus Philemon was born in 1876 in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey, United States. Son of Timothy and Annie (Carter) Cole.
Preparatory education in Italy and France. Studied under Benjamin Constant and Jean Paul Laurens at Julian Academy, Paris. Elève des Beaux Arts.
Portrait painter; has painted numerous portraits, including Doctor Jessica Cosgrave, President, Finch Junior College, Engraver at Work, water color portrait, Brooklyn Museum, Doctor Alfred B. Butts presented to University Mississippi.
(Illustrated work of Timothy Cole)
Member American Water Color Club (president New York Water Color Club prior to merger), Grand Center Art Gallery Association, Allied Artists American (president 1952-1953, honorary, prize for oil 1972), National Academy of Design (member county), Old Lyme Art Association, National.Arts Club, Salmagundi Club (prize 1943).
Married Margaret Ward Wamsley, August 15, 1903 (deceased 1903). Married Anita Rio Higgins, April, 1962 (deceased 1973).