Background

Finck, Furman Joseph was born on October 10, 1900 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry August and Caroline Emma (Smith) Finck.

Education

Student, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, Philadelphia, 1924. Student, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Academie Julian, Paris, 1924. Studied abroad, 1983.

A.F.D. (honorary), Muhlenburg College, 1954.

Career

Emeritus professor drawing, painting Tyler College Fine Arts, Temple University, Phila. Teacher Blai College, Ocean County College. Faculty Cheltenham Art Center, Philadelphia Museum Art, School of National Academy of New York.

Dean du Cret School Art. Lecturer Philadelphia Art Institute.

Achievements

• Furman Joseph Finck has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Complete guide to portrait painting,

    (Book by Finck, Furman J)

  • Complete Guide to Portrait Painting by Finck, Furman J. (January 1, 1950) Paperback

Membership

Member Artists Equity, Artists Fellowship, Inc. (president 1973-1977), English-Speaking Union, St. George Society, Alpha Beta Kappa. Clubs: Dutch Treat (New York City), Players (New York City), Salmagundi (New York City).

25 Year (Temple University).

Connections

Married Mildred Price Smith, June 18, 1938. 1 son, Nicolas.

Father:

Harry August Finck

Mother:

Caroline Emma (Smith) Finck

Spouse:

Mildred Price Smith