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Popular As | William Congdon |
Occupation | Painter |
Age | 108 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | April 15, 1912 (Rhode Island) |
Birthday | April 15 |
Town/City | Rhode Island |
Nationality | Rhode Island |
William Congdon’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
William Congdon was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Remembered for his acclaimed pastel and oil paintings, this twentieth-century Abstract Expressionist artist created such pieces as Moon Night Subiaco, Italian Moon, and Piazza San Marco. His work was exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and several other renowned galleries.
In 1934, he graduated from Yale University with a degree in English. He went on to study painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and with artist Henry Hensche.
His experience of working for the American Field Service during World War II and, especially, of being present at the liberation of the Bergen Belsen concentration camp inspired his artwork.
Born in Rhode Island, he later moved to New York City and afterwards settled in Europe. He died in Milan, Italy, on his eighty-sixth birthday.
His cousin, Isabella Stewart Gardner, was a wealthy arts patron and the wife of American poet Allen Tate.