Creator Record
Metadata
Name |
Runquist, Arthur |
Dates & places of birth and death |
1891-1971 b. South Bend, WA d. Portland, OR |
Nationality |
American |
Biography |
Oregon artist, Arthur Runquist's work often touches on social commentary and the lives of workers. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1919 and moved to New York City soon after to continue his studies at the Art Students League. During the Depression, he worked on W.P.A. mural projects, completing murals at the University of Oregon and Pendleton High School. From 1942 to 1945, Runquist worked at the Kaiser Shipyards in Vancouver, Washington. |
