Christopher Murphy Jr.

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Christopher Murphy Jr., captured in this undated self-portrait (oil on board, 23 3/4" x 18"), was a prominent Savannah artist and teacher for much of the twentieth century. He is known particularly for his depictions of Savannah daily life and architecture, as well as for his portraiture.

Courtesy of Morris Museum of Art

Christopher Murphy Jr.

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