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Harold Haydon
Mid-Century, Black & White Portrait of a Young Man by Artist Harold Haydon

1959

About the Item

A 1959, black & white, ink on paper portrait of a young man by artist Harold Haydon. Harold Emerson Haydon was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada in 1909. Haydon came to Chicago with his family in 1917 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1941. He attended the University of Chicago Lab School and the University of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Philosophy. He also studied painting at the Art Institute of Chicago. Haydon was a long-time Professor of Art at the University of Chicago, teaching from 1944-1975. He became an instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1975-1981. Haydon also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at Indiana University from 1975-1982. In addition, Haydon served as the noted art critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1963-1985. He died in Chicago in 1994.
  • Creator:
    Harold Haydon (1909 - 1994, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Matted to 12" x 16"Price: $385
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  • Condition:
    See Photos.385.
  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #149211stDibs: LU2591214047342
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