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Jackson Lee Nesbitt
1913 – 2008

Introduction

Jackson Lee Nesbitt (June 16, 1913 – February 20, 2008) was an American printmaker, teacher, painter, and ad executive. He took pride in calling Thomas Hart Benton a teacher, a mentor and his friend. Jack stayed true to his regionalist roots despite the dominance of Abstract Expressionism and he enjoyed the resurrection of his career at age 75.

Wikidata identifier

Q6117220

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, illustrator, painter

ULAN identifier

500778872

Names

Jackson Lee Nesbitt

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