Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Frank Duveneck
Eminent Artist
— 1848 - 1919 —
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 17, 2021
1. Frank Duveneck Marker
City was home to internationally known artist. Early artistic work was painting and carving altars for Catholic churches. At age 21, he went to Munich to study; in 1878, founded art school there. Married Elizabeth Boott, also an artist, who died two years later. Sculpted an outstanding bronze memorial for her grave in Florence, Italy.
Frank Duveneck, major American portrait, genre, and landscape painter, returned home to teach after wife's death. Joined faculty of Cincinnati Art Academy and remained in International exhibitions. Received special gold medal at Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915. Buried Mother of God Cem., south of Covington.
Erected 1989 by City of Covington; Kentucky Historical Society; and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1854.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 39° 5.058′ N, 84° 31.209′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Marker is on Philadelphia Street just south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. German Gothic Glockenspiel Clock Tower (here, next to this marker); Goebel Park (a few steps from this marker); Una Merkel ~~ Film Star (within shouting distance of this marker); Major League Baseball (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pied Piper of Hamelin (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert L. Surtees / Academy Award Winner (within shouting distance of this marker); William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); Haven Gillespie (1888-1975) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 17, 2021
2. Frank Duveneck Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 17, 2021
3. Frank Duveneck Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
