Frederick Sommer
American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999
Courtesy, Judy Youngberg, niece of the artist.
Person TypeIndividual
American, born Italy, 1887 - 1948
American, born England, 1891 - 1968
Italian, 1720 - 1778
BiographyFrom Prescott, Arizona and born in Italy, Frederick Sommer lived reclusively near Prescott, Arizona. He was married to Frances Sommer, who worked for the welfare department. Sommer was primarily a photographer, and he did an occasional painting in a surreal style as well as musical scores in an aesthetic manner.
Courtesy, Judy Youngberg, niece of the artist.