Artist

H. Siddons Mowbray

born Alexandria, Egypt 1858-died Washington, CT 1928
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H. Siddons Mowbray, © Peter A. Juley & Son Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum J0002292
Also known as
  • Harry Siddons Mowbray
  • Henry Siddons Mowbray
Born
Alexandria, Egypt
Died
Washington, Connecticut, United States
Biography

Born in Egypt, brought to the United States in 1859, lived here and abroad. Painter who executed various commissions for J.P. Morgan, F.W. Vanderbilt, and other wealthy clients; also directed the American Academy in Rome, 1902–4.

Charles Sullivan, ed American Beauties: Women in Art and Literature (New York: Henry N. Abrams, Inc., in association with National Museum of American Art, 1993)