William Victor Higgins (1884 - 1949)

William Victor Higgins (1884 - 1949) - photo 1

William Victor Higgins

William Victor Higgins is an American artist. He is known for his landscape paintings and is considered one of the most important representatives of the Taos Society of Artists. He studied painting at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and at the Académie Julian in Paris with Robert Henri, René Menard and Lucien Simon.

William Victor Higgins often depicted the rugged landscapes and Indians of the American Southwest in his paintings. He was particularly interested in Native American culture and often painted portraits of them. His work is characterized by bold strokes and vivid colours.

Date and place of birt:28 june 1884, Shelbyville, USA
Date and place of death:23 august 1949, Taos, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Genre painter, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Taos Society of Artists
Genre:Flower still life, Genre art, Mountain landscape, Landscape painting, Portrait, Rural landscape, Still life
Art style:American Realism

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