Charles Basing

Charles Basing (b. Australia in 1865; d. Morocco in 1933) was an American artist active in New York City and Provincetown, Massachusetts, in the early 20th century. ^[1] In 1900-1903 he studied at the Academie Julien in Paris with William-Adolph Bouguereau, ^[2] and in 1911 he became a member of the Salmagundi Club. ^[3] Many of Basing's easel paintings depict the environs of New York City, and he also painted murals.^[4] Basing died of blood poisoning in Morocco after a camel stepped on his foot.^[5]

References

1. ^ Who Was Who in American Art 1564-1975, Vol I, p. 229.
2. ^ Ibid
3. ^ Letter from Salmagundi Club, September 19, 2003
4. ^ G.B. Mitchell, "Charles Basing (1866-1933)," Archives of American Art, microfilm, NYSC2
5. ^ Ibid

Persondata
Name	Basing, Charles
Alternative names
Short description	American artist
Date of birth	1865
Place of birth	Australia
Date of death	1933
Place of death	Morocco