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Walter Griffin
1861-1935
Walter Burley Griffin November 24, 1876?CFebruary 11, 1937) was a US architect and landscape architect, who is best known for his role in designing Canberra, Australia's capital city. He has also been credited with the development of the L-shaped floor plan, the carport and the first use of reinforced concrete.
Influenced by the Chicago-based Prairie School, Griffin went on to develop a unique modern style. For much of his career Griffin worked in partnership with his wife Marion Mahony Griffin. In the 28 years of their architectural partnership, the Griffins designed over 350 building, landscape and urban-design projects as well as designing construction materials, interiors, furniture and other household items.
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Painting ID:: 4051
Portrait of a Lady
1897
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Painting ID:: 73335
Moonlight on the Delaware River
Date between 1896(1896) and 1915(1915)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 76 X 101.8 cm (29.92 X 40.08 in)
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Walter Griffin
1861-1935
Walter Burley Griffin November 24, 1876?CFebruary 11, 1937) was a US architect and landscape architect, who is best known for his role in designing Canberra, Australia's capital city. He has also been credited with the development of the L-shaped floor plan, the carport and the first use of reinforced concrete.
Influenced by the Chicago-based Prairie School, Griffin went on to develop a unique modern style. For much of his career Griffin worked in partnership with his wife Marion Mahony Griffin. In the 28 years of their architectural partnership, the Griffins designed over 350 building, landscape and urban-design projects as well as designing construction materials, interiors, furniture and other household items.
. Related Artists to Walter Griffin: | Willard Leroy Metcalf | Giottino | MASTER of the Polling Panels | Juan Leon Palliere | Edward Robert Smythe |
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