Florian K. Lawton
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Florian Kenneth Lawton (lǎw-tŏn; June 21, 1921 – January 11, 2011) was an American visual artist and a realist painter who worked primarily in a regional style.
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Born | June 20th, 1921 Cleveland, Ohio |
Died | January 11, 2011 Aurora, Ohio |
Education | Cleveland College, John Huntington Polytechnic, Cleveland Institute of Art |
Occupation(s) | Artist, educator |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | American Pastime,[1] The White House, Washington DC |
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Lawton's subjects encompass rural landscapes including lakes, as well as hunting and fishing narratives reflecting his personal interests. Along with his interest in nature, his works reflect his friendships within the Amish community. He created many narrative paintings and drawings that capture the Amish at work and play in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana.