Marshall Bouldin III
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About
Twentieth-century painter best known for his portraits of such American political figures as U.S. Senator John C. Stennis and Mississippi Governor William Winter.
Before Fame
He attempted to be a farmer but ultimately converted his henhouse into an art studio and pursued a full-time career as a portrait artist.
Trivia
He was commissioned by supporters of Richard Nixon's presidential campaign to paint a portrait of Nixon's daughters.
Family Life
He was born in Dundee, Mississippi, and worked on his parents' Clarksdale cotton farm in his youth.
Associated With
He painted several portraits of non-politicians. Among these was an image of the renowned Southern author William Faulkner.
