Background
Bagdatopoulos, William Spencer was born on July 23, 1888 in Zante, Greece. Son of Anastasius John and Amy Frederica (Sheath) Bagdatopoulos.
Bagdatopoulos, William Spencer was born on July 23, 1888 in Zante, Greece. Son of Anastasius John and Amy Frederica (Sheath) Bagdatopoulos.
Educated Dulwich, England, Academy van Beeldende Kunsten, Rotterdam, 1903-1906, Athens Academy, 1906-1907.
Came to the United States, 1928, naturalized United States citizen. Chief artist Times of India publications, 1910-1950. Development advertising standards in India, affecting market for English and American goods.
Exhibited works Arlington Gallery, London, 1927, Kleeman Gallery, New York City, 1928, National Gallery, Washington, 1929, 30, 37, New Delhi, 1929, Los Angeles, 1931.
Representative permanent collections British Museum, London, Boyman’s Museum, Rotterdam, Municipal Art Gallery, Amsterdam, National Gallery Art, Washington, National Pinakotec, Athens, Library Congress, Washington.
Served with South African regiment, British Army, World War I. Fellow Royal Society Arts, Imperial Art League (London). Member Chicago Society Etchers.
Clubs: Column, London Sketch (London). Inventor folding boat puzzles.
Married Caralisa North. Nichols, 1938.