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Charles Basing, Australian artist. Awarded Isador prize, Salmagundi Club, 1921; bronze medal, American Institute Architects, for work on public buildings, 1924; Shaw Water Color Prize, 1926. Member New York Water Color; Club: Salmagundi.

Background

Basing, Charles was born on July 23, 1865 in Victoria, Australia. Son of Charles and Eunice (Wise) Basing.

Education

Educated in Victoria, later at Academie Julian and Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris. Unmarried.

Career

Came to the United States, 1901, naturalized citizen, 1909. Painted ceiling in Grand Central Terminal, New York City. Ceiling Carnegie Institute Technology, Pittsburgh, also ceiling of theatre, same institution.

Mural decorations, Columbia University Club, many theatres and public schools, New York City.

Achievements

  • Charles Basing has been listed as a notable artist. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New York Water Color. Club: Salmagundi.

Connections

Father:
Charles Basing

Mother:
Eunice (Wise) Basing

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Awards

  • Awarded Isador prize, Salmagundi Club, 1921. Bronze medal, American Institute Architects, for work on public buildings, 1924. Shaw Water Color Prize, 1926.