Nelson Shanks

Nelson Shanks
BornDecember 23, 1937
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Died(2015-08-28)August 28, 2015 (aged 77)
Andalusia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPainter

Nelson Shanks (December 23, 1937 – August 28, 2015) was an American artist and painter.[1] His most famous work is likely his portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, completed in 1996. The painting was first shown at Hirschl & Adler Gallery in New York City, April 24 to June 28, 1996.[1]

Shanks died of prostate cancer at his home in Andalusia, Pennsylvania on August 28, 2015 at the age of 77.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Nelson Shanks, renowned portrait artist, dead at 77". Philly.com. August 29, 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Nelson Shanks, Painter of Presidents and Royalty, Dies at 77". ABC News.com. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
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