Creator Record
Metadata
Name |
Pittman, A. Ross |
Other names |
Dr. A. Ross Pittman Allen Ross Pittman |
Life Dates |
September 11, 1883-February 24, 1969 Born, Lebanon, Tennessee Died, Trenton, New Jersey |
Nationality |
American |
Geographic location(s) |
Trenton, New Jersey India |
Occupation |
Printmaker Neuropsychiatrist |
Notes |
Pittman was a graduate of Vanderbilt University (1910) and attended the University of Tennessee medical school in Memphis, from 1912-1916. He then spent 12 years as a medical missionary in India, where he helped build a new hospital in Kasganj. Returned to the U.S. in 1929, accepting a position on staff of New Jersey State Hospital in Trenton. Retired from medical practice in 1961. Prints held by Library of Congress and published in Trenton Magazine and "The Healing Art: A History of the Medical Society of New Jersey from 1776-1966." In 1965 at age 82 he was still active in his art career. |
Role |
Artist |
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1968.16.10 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, below image: Old Gym Vanderbilt Univ. Nashville,Tenn Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennessean and graduate of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, and the University of Tennessee, Memphis, many of P...
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1968.16.11 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, below image: The Pittman homestead built 1812 Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennesseean, many of his prints have famous Tennessee sites as their subject. This print presumably depicts his family'...
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1968.16.12 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, below image: Pittman's Crib Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennesseean, many of his prints have famous Tennessee sites as their subject. This print presumably depicts a corn crib on his family's f...
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1968.16.1.2 - Print
"The Hermitage," 1965, woodcut by A. Ross Pittman. Image of The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's home in Nashville, Tennessee. See 1968.16.1.1, the original drawing for this print. Lower left, in pencil: "The Hermitage" Signed lower right, in pencil: A. Ross Pittman Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the S...
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1968.16.13 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, below image: Spring House at Pittman Farm Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennesseean, many of his prints have famous Tennessee sites as their subject. This print presumably depicts the Spring Hous...
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1968.16.14 - Print
Undated lithograph. Inscribed lower left, below image: Uncle Albert's Cabin at the Hermitage / at the Hermitage, Nashville, Tenn. At the bottom, "probably Jackson home until he built the Hermitage." Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A graduate of ...
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1968.16.15.2 - Print
"Uncle Cuby Humes," 1952, woodcut by A. Ross Pittman. Humes was a former slave, born in Rome, GA in 1842. This print was made after an original sketch of Humes, made from life by Pittman in 1952 (1968.16.15.1).
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1968.16.17 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed on reverse: "Andrew Johnson's Tailor Shop (bought 1830) at his hometown Greeneville Tennessee. Back of it is his first home and the far house was owned by an uncle of Abe Lincoln."
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1968.16.19 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, below image: Rocky Mount, Tenn. the first and only Provincial capital east of Miss. River, in use since 1770 Rocky Mount was a home and farm established by William Cobb around 1770. From 1790-1792, Cobb's home was used as the capital of the territory which later became the State of Tennessee.
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1968.16.2.2 - Print
"Junction of Clover's Fork with Martin's Fork in Harlan, KY," 1965, woodcut by A. Ross Pittman. See also 1968.16.2.1, the original drawing for this print. Lower left, in pencil, below image: Junction of Clover's Fork with Martin's Fork in Harlan, KY Signed lower right, in pencil, below image: A. Ross Pittman Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby,...
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1968.16.3.2 - Print
"Rome Ferry at Round Lick Creek, Rome, Tennessee," 1946, woodcut by A. Ross Pittman. See also 1968.16.3.1, the original drawing for this print. Inscribed in pencil, lower left, below image: Rome Ferry at Round Lick Creek At lower edge, in pencil: Rome, Tenn. Cumberland River Series Signed lower right, in pencil, below image: A. Ross Pittman Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took...
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1968.16.4.2 - Print
"Lock No. 5 Near Hunters Point," 1947, woodcut by A. Ross Pittman. See also 1968.16.4.1, the original drawing for this image. Inscribed lower left, in pencil, below image: Lock No. 5 near Hunters Point Signed lower right, in pencil, below image: A. Ross Pittman Part of the Cumberland River Series. Labeled in pencil, "#4." The lock is near Lebanon, Tennessee. Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in Ind...
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1968.16.5.2 - Print
"The Captain's Cabin," 1947, woodcut by A. Ross Pittman. See also 1968.16.5.1, the original drawing for this print. Inscribed, bottom left, in pencil: "The Captains Cabin Corner Fort Nashboro Nashville Tenn. restored." Signed lower right, in pencil: A. Ross Pittman Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at t...
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1968.16.6 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed in pencil, lower left (below image): The best preserved hewn loghouse I know of in Middle Tenn. Now a museum of antiques," and "not MY grandfather's / ARP." Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennesseean, many o...
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1968.16.7 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, in pencil (below image): Fall Creek Falls near Spencer, Tenn. Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennesseean, many of his prints have famous Tennessee sites as their subject. The 256 feet Fall Creek F...
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1968.16.8 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, in pencil, below image: Kirkland Hall V. Univ. Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennessean and graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, Memphis, many of Pittman's prints d...
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1968.16.9 - Print
Undated woodcut. Inscribed lower left, in pencil, below image: The Parthenon as Restored for Centennial Park, 1896 Dr. A. Ross Pittman was a neuropsychiatrist and former medical missionary in India. Pittman took up printmaking in the 1936 as a hobby, and studied under George A. Bradshaw at the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey. A native Tennessean and graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, Memphi...
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