John Graham, 2021 Mark Dillman Oil on canvas, 41.5 x 34.5 inches Located in the 3rd floor atrium, south side Didactic information: “Dr. John D. Graham studied at Wake Forest University where he was an award-winning debater. He earned graduate degrees in public affairs at Duke University and Carnegie Mellon University. Findings from his dissertation… Read more »
Mark Dillman (b. 1955) is an artist based in Indianapolis and active in the region. He studied portraiture at the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, under the guise of Edmund Brucker. Beyond the portrait of Dean John Graham, Dillman has been commissioned to create portraits of numerous other individuals including James Dean (for the… Read more »
Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) was born in New Jersey and studied engraving under the guidance of his father, a watchmaker and silversmith. Durand grew even more advanced in engraving via an apprenticeship to NJ engraver Peter Maverick (from 1812-1817). Upon completing this apprenticeship with Maverick, Durand opened a branch of the team’s firm in New… Read more »