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About George Tooker
George Tooker was an American painter best known for his paintings that often touched on themes of grief, religion, and desire. In 2007, he received a National Medal of Arts from then-president, George Bush.
Early Life & Education
Tooker spent his first six years living in Brooklyn, New York. He had one sister called Mary. As a young boy, he was interested in art. He later attended Phillips Academy and graduated with an English degree from Harvard University.
Career
Tooker studied under the renowned painter, Reginald Marsh while he attended the Art Student League of New York. Most of his paintings tend to highlight trending social issues of his time. Some of these works included “The Subway”, “The Waiting Room”, and “Terminal.”
Personal Life
He was an openly gay man and was involved with fellow artist Paul Cadman between 1944 and 1949. Tooker later met his long-term partner, William Christopher. He died in 2011.
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F.A.Q. about George Tooker
When is his birthday?
George Tooker's birthday is on August 5, 1920.
In how many days is his birthday?
George's birthday is in 305 days
How old was George when he died?
He was 90 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 27, 2011.
How old would he be today?
George Tooker would be 102 years old if he was alive today.