Don Stivers (1926 – November 5, 2009) was an American artist, known for his portrayal of historical and military subjects.[1]
Don Stivers | |
|---|---|
| Born | Donald Ray Stivers 1926 |
| Died | November 5, 2009 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | artist |
| Known for | historical and military subjects |
| Notable work | depictions of Buffalo Soldiers, portrait of Civil War hero George Crawford Platt |
Biography
editHe was born Donald Ray Stivers in 1926 and raised in Superior, Wisconsin.[2] During World War II, he served in the Navy in the Pacific.[3] After his military service, he attended the California College of the Arts in San Francisco.[1][3]
He was a member of the Loudoun Sketch Club.[2] His art includes World War II scenes, Civil War scenes, and depictions of the American West. He is most known for his depictions of Buffalo Soldiers.[3] His works are on display at military museums and bases, including the Pentagon, the U.S. Cavalry Museum, and the Army War College.[2][1]
Stivers' portrait of Civil War hero George Crawford Platt is displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.[4]
He died on November 5, 2009, at the age of 83.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Don Stivers - Biography". www.askart.com. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ a b c "Don Stivers", Leesburg Today, Saturday, November 21, 2009, http://www.leesburgtoday.com/obituaries/don-stivers/article_1b220c7c-f584-59fd-87da-c256458e2439.html
- ^ a b c d "Obituaries". 2009-11-23. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ Wilkinson, Julia. "Journey through the past: Norwood man to portray family member at Civil War event". www.delcotimes.com. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
Further reading
edit- "Don Stivers", Booth Western Art Museum, and Seth M. Hopkins. Booth Western Art Museum: Works from the Permanent Collection. Cartersville, GA: Booth Western Art Museum], 2006. ISBN 1569443440 OCLC 174122853
- Stivers, Don. Don Stivers: Limited Edition Prints. Waterford, VA: Stivers Publishing, 1996. OCLC 62511401
- Stivers, Don, and Lester Rossin. The Art of Painting Children. New York: M. Grumbacher, 1978. OCLC 24516836