biography of Ralph TAYLOR (1897-1978)
Birth place: Russia
Addresses: Philadelphia, PA
Profession: Painter, printmaker, teacher
Studied: Graphic Sketch Cl.; PAFA with H. McCarter; also in Italy, France & England.
Exhibited: PAFA Ann., 1921-29, 1949; PAFA (Mary Butler Mem Prize for "Concert," 1954); Corcoran Gal biennial, 1923; Phila. AC, 1928; Bower Gal., N.Y., 1930 (solo); Woodmere A. Gal.; Graphic Sketch Cl.; State T. Col., Indiana, Pa.; Rochester Mem Gal, 1926; NAD, 1930; All.A.Am., 1944; Da Vinci Alliance, 1959 (Da Vinci Gold Medal for City at Night); Philadelphia Art Alliance, 1963 (award for "Animated Conversation").
Member: Philadelphia Art Alliance; Philadelphia Print Club; Phila. Graphic Sketch Cl.; All. A. Am.
Work: Fleisher Art Mem; La France Art Inst; PAFA; Graphic Sketch Cl.
Comments: Preferred Media: oils. Teaching: Graphic Sketch Club, Philadelphia, 1920-23; Commercial Illus Studios, NYC, 1928-30.