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H. David Wright
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H. David Wright

American, born 1942
BiographyH David Wright
Born 1942 in Rosine, Kentucky
Lives in Gallatin, Tennessee

Born in Rosine, Kentucky and raised in Middle Tennessee, H. David Wright has been ever drawn to the awakening American frontier and the grand imprints of American history. Always set in studied compositions that capture the fullness of topographic beauty and the richness of the local milieu, his paintings faithfully reflect a love for country, history, and nature. Although his 60 years of painting include European and American training, it is in his studio and field research that his works become as distinguished as they are informing.

David Wright and his wife, Jane, live in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Notable Awards and Achievements:
2022 The Booth Western Art Museum Artist of Excellence Award
2019 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Henry Farney Award
2019 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Patrons’ Choice Award
2008 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Victor Higgins Work of Distinction Award
2008 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Patrons’ Choice Award
2007 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
2005 Nominated for an Emmy Award for art direction, History Channel’s First Invasion: The War of 1812

Memberships
Southern Light Artists of America, Founding Member
Sweet Lucy Society

Gallery Representation
The Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackson, Wyoming, and Bozeman, Montana
Lord Nelson’s Gallery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Entered by Elias Garza Garcia, 3/16/2023

Person TypeIndividual

Museum Info

Monday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday:
Noon – 5 p.m.

500 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204