Allen Gilbert Cram (1886-1947)
Allen Cram was born in Washington D.C. on February 1, 1886 and received his fine art education in the East, studying under William Merritt Chase. He later moved to San Diego, working mostly with western scenes. He was also an etcher and an illustrator for the U.S. government. He passed away in Seattle, Washington in May of 1947.
Information courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions October 2006