William Laurel Harris

William Laurel Harris (18 February 1870 – 24 September 1924) was an American muralist, educator, editor and arts organizer. Harris was member Municipal Art Society (of which he was president in 1912), the Architectural League of New York (of which he was vice president), The National Mural Painters Society, and The Fine Arts Federation; he also founded the Art Centre with Katherine Dreier. He painted murals, designed the decorative elements, and ... more

Date of birth:

  • Feb 18, 1870

Date of death:

  • Sep 24, 1924 (age 54 years)

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