George K. Brandriff

George K. Brandriff (1890 – August 15, 1936) was an American painter, and the president of the Laguna Beach Art Association. He committed suicide at age 46.

George Kennedy Brandriff
Brandriff in 1933
Born1890
Millville, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 1936
Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
OccupationPainter
SpouseFrances Conder
Cly Butte, Monument Valley, Arizona, 1933.

Life

Brandriff was born in 1890 in Millville, New Jersey.[1] He grew up in Vineland, New Jersey and moved to California in 1913 to attend the University of Southern California.[1]

Brandriff became a painter in the art colony of Laguna Beach, California, and he served as the president of the Laguna Beach Art Association.[2][3] He was also a member of the California Art Club.[4] He exhibited his work in many museums, including the Biltmore Salon,[4] the Los Angeles Museum, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.[5]

Brandriff married Frances Conder.[4][5] He committed suicide by shooting himself on August 15, 1936, in Laguna Beach, at age 46.[2][3][6]

References
  1. "Brandriff". Los Angeles Museum Art News Bulletin. 1931. p. 29. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  2. "Leading Laguna Artist Kills Self". The San Bernardino County Sun. August 15, 1936. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Artist Is Suicide". Great Falls Tribune. August 15, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Brandriff Art Now On Exhibit In Los Angeles". Santa Ana Register. April 24, 1929. p. 3. Retrieved July 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Brandriff". The Vineland Historical Magazine. No. 25–27. 1940. p. 25.
  6. "George Brandriff Services Today". Santa Ana Register. August 17, 1936. p. 4. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


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