Charles Green Shaw

Charles Green Shaw (1 May 1892—2 April 1974) was an American painter and writer. A significant figure in American abstract art, Shaw enjoyed a varied career as a writer and illustrator, poet, modernist painter, and collector. Born to a wealthy family and orphaned at a young age, Charles and his twin brother were raised by their uncle, Frank D. Shaw. At age nine, he was already an avid painter and had illustrated his first book, The Costumes of Na... more

Date of birth:

  • May 1, 1892

Date of death:

  • Apr 2, 1974 (age 81 years)
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