Allen Tupper True

This first definitive biography of the Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955) relies on letters, diaries, and contemporary news accounts as well as family history to describe his artistic evolution from illustrator to easel painter to muralist. The lavish illustrations include most of True's murals (both extant and destroyed), a selection of his major easel paintings, as well as some of his sketches and cartoons and Indian-inspired designs.

Jere True was the eldest daughter of Allen Tupper True. She was a reporter for the Denver Post and publicity director for Aspen, Colorado. Victoria Tupper True, Allen True's granddaughter, worked as a public relations consultant in San Francisco for more than 25 years.

Preface / Jere True and Victoria Tupper True

Foreword / Peter H. Hassrick

Prologue: An American Artist

1. Ancestors and The Early Years

2. Apprenticeship Here and Abroad

3. Career Chosen

4. Brangwyn and Family

5. Allen Wins a Bride and Recognition

6. Accepted as a Muralist

7. Family Life

8. End of a Marriage

9. Some Day

10. The Last Hurrah

Epilogue

Notes

Milestones

Family Trees

Suggested Reading List

Photo Credits