Rufus Fairchild Zogbaum

1849–1925 (age 76)

illustrator and painter

Biography

Rufus Fairchild Zogbaum was a distinguished illustrator and painter whose artistic career spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His works were celebrated for their dynamic compositions and keen eye for detail, earning him recognition in both fine art and commercial illustration circles.

Zogbaum's contributions to American art left a lasting legacy, with his pieces appearing in prominent publications and collections. He remains remembered as a talented artist whose work captured the spirit of his era. He was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

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