Barnes Circus
by Ben Messick
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Ben Messick
Exhibition: “The American Scene” Regionalist Painters of California 1930-1960’s,
September, 1999.
About Ben Messick
| Ben Messick (1901-1981) Born: Strafford, MO; Studied: Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: California Art Club. Ben Messick was born in the Ozarks and spent his childhood there. When he was sixteen, he joined the armed forces and was sent to the European battle front. After recuperating from his wartime experiences, he moved to Los Angeles and studied with F. Tolles Chamberlin, Clarence Hinkle and Pruett Carter. (Read More) |
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