Jesse Howard
American artist (1885–1983)
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Jesse Howard (1885–1983) was an American artist known for his hand-lettered signs.[1] A self-taught artist, Howard's first professional recognition came when Art in America magazine profiled him in 1968.[2][3][4] Howard worked from what he called "Sorehead Hill", a 20-acre farm in Fulton, Missouri where he both produced and displayed his work.[2][5]
Biography
Jesse Clyde Howard was born on June 4, 1885 in Shamrock, Missouri, and died November 21, 1983 in Fulton, Missouri.[6] His work is included in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum,[7] the American Folk Art Museum[8] and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.[9]
