Urquhart Wilcox
American artist (1874–1941)
David Urquhart Wilcox (October 22, 1874 – May 16, 1941), also known as Urquhart Wilcox (pronunciation = UR-kərt) was an American artist, illustrator, and teacher. He was director of the School of Fine Arts in Buffalo, New York for thirty years.
Early life and education
Wilcox was born in New Haven, Connecticut on October 22, 1874. He was one of the ten children of Frances Louisa (née Ansley) and Danield Hand Wilcox. He attended Hopkins Grammar School in New Haven. He graduated from Black Hall School in Black Hall, Connecticut, in 1892.
Wilcox attended the Yale University School of Art, graduating with a Bachelor of Philosophy in 1895. While at Yale, he was a member of the fraternity of Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall). He also contributed a few illustrations for the campus yearbook.
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