Ray Anthony GRATHWOL
1900–1992, USA

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, lived and worked mainly in Akron, Ohio. He was a self-taught painter who depicted primarily Ohio scenes. Member of the Akron Society of Arts. Exhibited extensively; Carnegie Institute, World’s Fair in New York, Canton Art Institute, Parkersburg Fine Art Center, Massillon Museum, Ohio University, Akron Art Institute; won many prizes, though he did not sell many of his paintings. Following the artist’s death in 1992, have his works been widely appreciated and sought after.

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