biography of Edith MCMURTRIE (1883-1950)

Birth place: Phila., PA

Addresses: Phila., PA

Profession: Painter, teacher

Studied: PAFA with W.M. Chase, T. Anschutz, D. Garber; R. Vonnoh.

Exhibited: PAFA Ann., 1915-43 frequently (prize 1929); Corcoran Gal. biennials, 1921, 1923; TMA, 1938; Phila. A. All., 1944 (solo); S. Indp. A., 1917, 1921; Phila. Plastic C., 1941 (prize); Woodmere A. Gal.; Bowdoin Col., 1945; Ogunquit A. Ctr, 1949.

Member: Phila. Plastic C.; Phila. A. All.; Woodmere AA; Phila. A.T.A.; S.Indp.A.

Work: PAFA.

Comments: Teaching: Wm. Penn. H.S.

Sources: WW47; Petteys, Dictionary of Women Artists; Falk, Exh. Record Series.

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