Edmund Greacen

Edmund William Greacen
Born1876
New York City
Died1949
White Plains, New York
NationalityAmerican
EducationArt Students League of New York, New York School of Art
Known forPainting
MovementImpressionism
AwardsSalmagundi Club Samuel T. Shaw Prize, 1922

Edmund William Greacen (1876–1949) was an American Impressionist painter. His active career extended from 1905 to 1935, during which he created many colorful works in oil on canvas and board. One of his works, a reproduction of which is at the Smithsonian Institution, was awarded the Salmagundi Club's Samuel T. Shaw Prize in 1922.[1] In addition to his work as an artist, Greacen also founded, ran and taught in New York City's Grand Central School of Art for more than 20 years.[2]

  1. ^ Edmund W. Greacen papers, 1905-1949
  2. ^ Staff report (November 23, 1924). 400 ENROLL IN 6 WEEKS.; Grand Central School of Art Announces List of Instructors. The New York Times