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Charles Gordon Harris (1891 - 1963) American - Charles Gordon Harris (1891 - 1963) Watercolor & Gouache on Paper, Signed Lower Left ” C Gordon Harris ” Measures ( 10 x 14 inches ) w/frame ( 17.5 x 21.5 inches ) He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design; his teachers were Cyrus Farnum, Stacy Tolman, and George A. Hays. Harris was a member of and exhibited at the Providence Art Club, the Providence Watercolor Club, and the South County Art Association. He also exhibited at the Attleboro Museum of Art, among others. A life-long Rhode Island resident, he taught and supported local artists and took painting trips, including to Bermuda.Following is a testimonial from one of his students, artist Caroline Edlund:At the age of 11, I began painting lessons with C. Gordon Harris. He was my first painting teacher and one of three most influential instructors in developing my skills as a painter. He was an amicable, pleasant man. He painted on location from early April through October. After his passing, a movement was begun to honor his memory.