Background
Fry, John Hemming was born on July 7, 1860 in Greene County, Indiana, United States. Son of Jacob and Mahala (Morris) Fry.
Fry, John Hemming was born on July 7, 1860 in Greene County, Indiana, United States. Son of Jacob and Mahala (Morris) Fry.
Student Saint Louis School of Fine Arts, 1880-1884, Julian’s (Paris), under Boulanger, Lefebvre and Cormond, 1884-1887.
Teacher of art, Saint Louis School of Fine Arts, 1887-1892. Served on jury of painting, Chicago Exposition, 1893. Painter of numerous works, chiefly themes from classic poets and legends.
Collection of reproductions published, 1927.
Color reproductions of his paintings, with text by Lilian Whiting, published under title of Greek Myths and Other Symbols, 1927. L’Evangile de la Laideur (in French, 1928).
The Revolt Against Beauty, 1934, in French, 1935.
Clubs: Union League, Press (New York).
Married Georgia Timken, 1891 (died 1921).