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Elbridge Ayer Burbank

American artist

Died when: 90 years 254 days (1088 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Elbridge Ayer Burbank

Elbridge Ayer (E.A.) Burbank (August 10, 1858 – April 21, 1949) was an American artist who sketched and painted more than 1200 portraits of Native Americans from 125 tribes.

He studied art in Chicago and in his 30s traveled to Munich, Germany for additional studies with notable German artists.

He is believed to be the only person to paint the war chief Geronimo from life.


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