Background
Gifford, Sanford Robinson was born on July 10, 1823 in Greenfield, New York, United States. Son of Elihu and Eliza (Starbuck) Gifford.
Gifford, Sanford Robinson was born on July 10, 1823 in Greenfield, New York, United States. Son of Elihu and Eliza (Starbuck) Gifford.
Attended Brown University, 1842-1844. Pupil of John Rubens Smith, New York City.
Elected associate National Academy of Design, 1851, academician, 1854. Painted landscapes Tivoli and Palermo (products of European tour, 1868-1870). Other works include Villa Malta, Lago Maggiore, Lake George, Venice, 1870, Fire Island Beach.
Married 1877.