William Baxter Palmer Closson, American artist. Awarded diploma, silver medal and special gold medal, Massachusetts Charitable, Mechanics’ Association; medals World’s Fair (Chicago), Buffalo Exposition, Saint Louis Exposition, Paris Salon, for proofs of engravings on wood. Represented by paintings in National Gallery of Art, Columbia Institution for the Deaf (Washington), National Arts Club (New New York
Background
Closson, William Baxter Palmer was born in October 1848 in Thetford, Vermont, United States. Son of David Wood and Abigail (Palmer) Closson.
Education
Schools and academic, Thetford. Studied art, Lowell Institute and Evening Art School, Boston.
Career
Followed engraving on wood, 1866-1894, then painting in pastel and oil.
Awarded diploma, silver medal and special gold medal, Massachusetts Charitable, Mechanics’ Association. Medals World’s Fair (Chicago), Buffalo Exposition, Saint Louis Exposition, Paris Salon, for proofs of engravings on wood. Represented by paintings in National Gallery of Art, Columbia Institution for the Deaf (Washington), National Arts Club (New New York
Awarded diploma, silver medal and special gold medal, Massachusetts Charitable, Mechanics’ Association. Medals World’s Fair (Chicago), Buffalo Exposition, Saint Louis Exposition, Paris Salon, for proofs of engravings on wood. Represented by paintings in National Gallery of Art, Columbia Institution for the Deaf (Washington), National Arts Club (New New York