Florence Frandsen Neslen

Florence Frandsen Neslen (December 24, 1908 - July 20, 2000) was an American educator and artist.

Florence Frandsen Neslen
BornDecember 24, 1908
DiedJuly 20, 2000
Resting placeMount Olivet Cemetery
EducationBrigham Young University
San Francisco Art Institute
Occupation(s)Educator, painter
SpouseH. Edward Neslen

Life

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Frandsen was born on December 24, 1908, in Moroni, Utah.[1] She graduated from Brigham Young University, where she was trained by B.F. Larsen and Calvin Fletcher,[2] and she earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.[1]

Frandsen worked as a public school teacher. She taught in many schools, including Springville High School and Granite High School.[2][3] She became a watercolorist and an oil painter,[2] and she was also a woodblock printer.[3]

Frandsen married H. Edward Neslen, and became known as Florence Neslen.[1] She died on July 20, 2000, and she was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City.[1] Two of her paintings are at the Springville Museum of Art.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Obituary: Florence Frandsen Neslen". Deseret News. August 2, 2000. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Artist: Florence Frandsen 1 artifacts total". State of Utah Art Collections. Utah Division of Arts and Museums. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Poulton, Donna L.; Swanson, Vern G.; Hagerty, Donald J. (2009). Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts. Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith. p. 159. ISBN 9781423601845. OCLC 758388236.
  4. ^ "Object Results: Florence Larue Frandsen Neslen". Springville Museum of Art. Retrieved November 8, 2019.