Grover Simcox
Grover Simcox (1867–1966) was an American illustrator, naturalist and polymath in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Early life[]
Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Simcox moved to Philadelphia in 1901. Previously, he had worked in a variety of unremarkable careers in various fields. In Philadelphia, he studied the sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. While his coursework was generally poorly received, his accompanying illustrations were widely praised.
Career[]
Simcox was in demand as an illustrator for the rest of his career. While he completed several notable portraits, he is best known for his illustrations of the plants and animals of his native Pennsylvania. Much of his work on plants was completed on the grounds of Fairmount Park. Several of his illustrations of aquatic life were featured in exhibits and lectures at the Philadelphia Aquarium.[1]
Because of his height and preference for exceptionally large canvases (when painting), Simcox is sometimes called "Biggie" Grover Simcox. This nickname is not thought to have been applied during his lifetime.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "1". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-07-10.
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- 1867 births
- 1966 deaths
- American illustrators
- Artists from Philadelphia
- Artists from Allentown, Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania alumni
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