Background
Wilde, John was born on December 12, 1919 in Milwaukee. Son of Emil F. and Mathilda (Lotz) Wilde.
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John Wilde
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John Wilde, American artist, educator. Recipient numerous awards for painting and drawing in regional and national exhibitions including, Childe Hassam purchase award American Academy and Institute Arts and Letters, 1968, 81, 87, Richard Florsheim Art Purchase award, 1994, Henry LeGrand Cannon prize National Academy Design, 2001, Sidney Laufman prize, National Academy Design, 2005; E.D. Foundation grantee, 1995.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1942; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin, 1948.
Career
Member faculty, University of Wisconsin, since 1948; professor art, University of Wisconsin, since 1960; department chairman art, University of Wisconsin, 1960-1962; Alfred Sessler Distinguished professor art, University of Wisconsin, 1969-1982; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, since 1982. Elected member National Academy Design, 1994.
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Married Helen Ashman, July 1943 (deceased December 1966). Children: Jonathan, Phoebe. Married Shirley Miller, 1969.
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American
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Recipient numerous awards for painting and drawing in regional and national exhibitions including, Childe Hassam purchase award American Academy and Institute Arts and Letters, 1968, 81, 87, Richard Florsheim Art Purchase award, 1994, Henry LeGrand Cannon prize National Academy Design, 2001, Sidney Laufman prize, National Academy Design, 2005. E.D. Foundation grantee, 1995.Recipient numerous awards for painting and drawing in regional and national exhibitions including, Childe Hassam purchase award American Academy and Institute Arts and Letters, 1968, 81, 87, Richard Florsheim Art Purchase award, 1994, Henry LeGrand Cannon prize National Academy Design, 2001, Sidney Laufman prize, National Academy Design, 2005. E.D. Foundation grantee, 1995.