Philip Evergood

1901–1973 (age 72)

Painter

Biography

Philip Evergood (1901–1973) crafted compelling paintings that blended social commentary with rich visual poetry, inviting viewers to consider the human condition with empathy.

He is interred at Green-Wood Cemetery, where art lovers continue to honor the vitality of the work he left behind.

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