Paul Lingenbrink Whitman (April 23, 1897–December 12, 1950) was an

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artist who lived and worked in the

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area. He worked in a variety of media that included etching, charcoal drawing, watercolor, oil, lithography, and sculpture.

Career

Whitman was a painter, etcher, illustrator,

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, muralist, sculptor and teacher. He was one of the original members of the Carmel Art Association in Carmel and a one time vice-president. His works are included in the collections of the

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, Mills College Art Museum, the

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and the

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Personal life and death

Whitman and his wife Anita had three children. Whitman died on December 12, 1950.

References

External links

Paul Whitman Official website
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