Artist

George Biddle

Portrait of George Biddle
Portrait of George Biddle

American, 1885–1973

George Biddle was an American artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. George Biddle was born in Philadelphia.

George Biddle (January 24, 1885 – November 6, 1973) was an American painter, muralist and lithographer, best known for his social realism and combat art. A childhood friend of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, he played a major role in establishing the Federal Art Project (1935–1943), which employed artists under the Works Progress Administration.

Works by George Biddle

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