Background
Hoie, Claus was born on November 3, 1911 in Stavanger, Norway. Son of Claus and Marie (Foss) Hoie. came to the United States, 1924, naturalized, 1942.
Hoie, Claus was born on November 3, 1911 in Stavanger, Norway. Son of Claus and Marie (Foss) Hoie. came to the United States, 1924, naturalized, 1942.
Student, Pratt Institute, 1930-1933; student, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, 1945.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Academy of Design, Society Illustrators, American Watercolor Society (vice president 1960-1962, Gold medal of honor 1962) Clubs: Devon Yacht (East Hampton).
Married Helen Hunt Bencker, November 17, 1956.