Forrest Bess
1911–1977
Introduction
Forrest Clemenger Bess (October 5, 1911 – November 10, 1977) was an American painter and fisherman. He was discovered and promoted by the art dealer Betty Parsons. He is known for his abstract, symbol-laden paintings based on what he called "visions."
Wikidata identifier
Q5470435
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Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, painter
ULAN identifier
500099698
Names
Forrest Bess, Forrest Clemenger Bess
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 17, 2024.
