Dan Sayre Groesbeck

Dan Sayre Groesbeck (September 8, 1878 - August 29, 1950) was an American illustrator, muralist, and designer of "visualization sketches" in the pre-cinematic era.

Dan Sayre Groesbeck
Born	September 8, 1878 California, U.S.
Died	August 29, 1950 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Muralist, illustrator

Buy a United States government bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917, designed by Groesbeck.

Life

Groesbeck was born on September 8, 1878, in California.^[1]

Groesbeck began his career as a reporter and illustrator in Los Angeles, and later in Denver and Chicago.^[2] His illustrations were published in the Chicago Tribune, Redbook, and Cosmopolitan Magazine.^[1]

Groesbeck painted murals inside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the Hotel Del Monte, and various other buildings.^[2] He designed "visualization sketches" for Cecil B. DeMille in the pre-cinematic era.^[2][3]

Groesbeck died on August 29, 1950, in Los Angeles, at age 71.^[1][3]

Further reading

• Henning, Robert (2001). Destined for Hollywood: The Art of Dan Sayre Groesbeck. Santa Barbara, California: Santa Barbara Museum of Art. ISBN 9780899511054. OCLC 260063352.

References

1. "Biography of Dan Sayre Groesbeck". Harold B. Lee Library. Brigham Young University. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
2. "Famed Mural Painter Groesbeck Dies at 71". The Los Angeles Times. August 30, 1950. p. 28. Retrieved January 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Artist Who Painted County Court House Murals Taken By Death". Santa Maria Times. September 2, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved January 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.