Leland L. Summers

1871–1927 (age 56)

Artist

Biography

Leland L. Summers was an artist whose creative spirit enriched the Woodstock community, capturing the changes of his era with a heartfelt devotion to craft.

His place in the Woodstock Artists Cemetery honors the inspiration he offered to peers and students through his dedication to beauty and expression.

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