Larry Rivers Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Larry Rivers (Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg)

Last Updated: 14 Oct, 2023 | Views: 340

Age: 78

Profession: Painter

Other Profession(s): Actor, Poet, Photographer, Drawer, Designer

Famous For: Painting, sculpture

Higher Education: Graduate

Larry Rivers Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
17 Aug, 1923 (78 Years 11 Months 28 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
New York
Birth District
New York City
Birth Place
The Bronx
Birth Sign
Leo
Religion
Jewish
Nationalities
American
Died on
14 Aug, 2002
Cause of Death
Liver Cancer

Larry Rivers Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):  

Most of us go through life with one true passion. Larry Rivers, on the other hand, had three. He was an artist, musician, and sculptor from America. In the 50s and 60s he played a big role in the New York City art scene. His paintings are famous for their large depictions of celebrities and pop culture figures, and he even has a few urban landscapes thrown into the mix. And it doesn’t stop there. He does it all from film to music. To say that he’s multi-talented is an understatement. And while he was alive, he continued to push new boundaries and influence the 20th century with his creation style.

Larry Rivers Early Life and Education

Larry Rivers was born in the New York City. Prior to moving to painting, he first studied clarinet at the Juilliard School of Music. He then attended the New School for Social Research and the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts.

Larry Rivers Career:

Most of us go through life with one true passion. Larry Rivers, on the other hand, had three. He was an artist, musician, and sculptor from America. In the 50s and 60s he played a big role in the New York City art scene. His paintings are famous for their large depictions of celebrities and pop culture figures, and he even has a few urban landscapes thrown into the mix. And it doesn’t stop there. He does it all from film to music. To say that he’s multi-talented is an understatement. And while he was alive, he continued to push new boundaries and influence the 20th century with his creation style.

Larry Rivers Major Works:

"Washington Crossing the Delaware" (1953), "Paris Marriage Market" (1954), and "The History of the Russian Revolution" are some of Rivers' best-known works (1962).

Larry Rivers Recognition and Awards:

Rivers received various honors and awards during the course of his career, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1957 and a National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1978.

Many of the top art museums in the world today, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, feature his works.

About (Profile/Biography):  

Larry Rivers, a man who had many talents and was most known for his work as an artist and musician. His style broke new ground during the 50s and 60s art scene in New York City. Larry’s popularity grew through his paintings, mainly due to how he used big, bold depictions of famous people and pop culture figures alongside urban landscapes. Aside from paintings Larry dabbled in sculpture, film, and music. Despite his unorthodox style Larry is still considered one of the most significant artists of the 1900s..

Larry Rivers Early Life and Education

Larry Rivers was born in the New York City. Prior to moving to painting, he first studied clarinet at the Juilliard School of Music. He then attended the New School for Social Research and the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts.

Larry Rivers Career:

Most of us go through life with one true passion. Larry Rivers, on the other hand, had three. He was an artist, musician, and sculptor from America. In the 50s and 60s he played a big role in the New York City art scene. His paintings are famous for their large depictions of celebrities and pop culture figures, and he even has a few urban landscapes thrown into the mix. And it doesn’t stop there. He does it all from film to music. To say that he’s multi-talented is an understatement. And while he was alive, he continued to push new boundaries and influence the 20th century with his creation style.

Larry Rivers Major Works:

"Washington Crossing the Delaware" (1953), "Paris Marriage Market" (1954), and "The History of the Russian Revolution" are some of Rivers' best-known works (1962).

Larry Rivers Recognition and Awards:

Rivers received various honors and awards during the course of his career, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1957 and a National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1978.

Many of the top art museums in the world today, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, feature his works.

Larry Rivers Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 175 cm
In Meters 1.75 m
In Feet & Inches 5'9"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 75 kg
In Pounds 165 Ibs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Gray

Larry Rivers Family, Wife

Mother's Name
Sonya Grossberg
Spouse
Clarice Price, Augusta Berger
Sister(s)
Geri Block, Joan Gordon
Son(s)
Steven Rivers, Joseph Rivers, Sam Deshuk
Daughter(s)
Gwynne Rivers, Sam, Deshuk Rivers, Emma Rivers
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