John Ward Stimson

Background

Stimson, John Ward was born on December 16, 1850 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry C. and Julia M. (Atterbury) Stimson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1872. Graduate École des Beaux Arts, Paris.

Career

Was lecturer and art teacher, Princeton University. Director art schools, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 5 years. Founder and 12 years director, Artist-Artisan Institute, New York, 1888.

Served as director Art and Science Institution, Trenton, New Jersey, and as instructor Art Students’ League.

Associate editor The Arena. Author: The Law of Three Primaries.

Principles of Vital Art Education. The Gate Beautiful; Wandering Chords.

Etc. Home: Corona, California.

Achievements

• John Ward Stimson has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Henry C. Stimson

Mother:

Julia M. (Atterbury) Stimson