George Hand Wright

Background

Wright, George Hand was born on August 6, 1872 in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Hamilton and Elizabeth Wright.

Education

Educated public, private schools. Studied art at Academy Fine Arts, Spring Garden Institute, Philadelphia.

Career

Began as illustrator, Philadelphia, 1892.

Achievements

• George Hand Wright has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society of Illustrators (president 1925-1926), Artists’ Guild, Society American Etchers. Clubs: Salmagundi (president), Dutch Treat (New York).

Connections

Married Anna Boylan, February 6, 1906.