Mark Tobey Death
Mark passed away on April 24, 1976 at the age of 85 in Basel, Switzerland. Mark's cause of death was pneumonia.
When did Mark Tobey die?
April 24, 1976How did Mark Tobey die? What was the cause of death?
PneumoniaHow old was Mark Tobey when died?
85Where did Mark Tobey die? What was the location of death?
Basel, Switzerland
Mark Tobey Birthday and Date of Death
Mark Tobey was born on December 11, 1890 and died on April 24, 1976. Mark was 85 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: December 11, 1890
Date of Death: April 24, 1976
Age at Death: 85
Mark Tobey - Biography
Mark George Tobey (December 11, 1890 – April 24, 1976) was an American painter. His densely structured compositions, inspired by Asian calligraphy, resemble Abstract expressionism, although the motives for his compositions differ philosophically from most Abstract Expressionist painters. His work was widely recognized throughout the United States and Europe. Along with Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan, Morris Graves, and William Cumming, Tobey was a founder of the Northwest School. Senior in age and experience, he had a strong influence on the others; friend and mentor, Tobey shared their interest in philosophy and Eastern religions. Similar to others of the Northwest School, Tobey was mostly self-taught after early studies at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1921, Tobey founded the art department at The Cornish School in Seattle, Washington.
