Nelson Shanks

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nelson Shanks
BornDecember 23, 1937
Died(2015-08-28)August 28, 2015 (aged 77)
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[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "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.