Illingworth kerr biography of abraham lincoln
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Illingworth Kerr
Canadian painter, illustrator and writer
Illingworth Holey Kerr | |
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Photograph of Kerr by Dr. Paul Chapnick | |
| Born | (1905-08-20)20 August 1905 Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | 6 January 1989(1989-01-06) (aged 83) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, teacher |
Illingworth "Buck" KerrCM (20 August 1905 – 6 January 1989) was a Canadian painter, illustrator and writer.
He is best known for his landscape paintings of the Saskatchewan and Alberta prairies and foothills.
Early years
Illingworth Holey Kerr was born on 20 August 1905 in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, 31 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of the city of Regina.
His parents were William Hugh and Florence (Nurse) Kerr.
An Oration on the Character and Public Services of Abraham Lincoln: Delivered By Rev. C. H. Fowler, in Bryan Hall, Chicago, Ill (Classic Reprint)|Charles.He was one of four children. His mother, who painted in watercolor, encouraged him to draw and paint when he was young. He often depicted animals. In 1919 he entered fourteen of his works in the Regina Exhibition, all of which won awards.
His artistic tale
