From Deseret News archives:

Francis Hubert Zimbeaux, Utah artist, dies at age 93

Published: Monday, March 6, 2006 10:17 p.m. MST
 |  E-MAIL | PRINT | FONT + - 
Prominent Utah artist Francis Hubert Zimbeaux, 93, died at his home in Salt Lake City early Monday, March 6, 2006, from causes incident to age.

Known for his stylized figurative works, often rendered with a mix of drawing and painting, Mr. Zimbeaux also painted fauvist-inspired landscapes in a semi-abstractionist mode.

According to "Utah Painting and Sculpture," he was born in France on July 14, 1913. As an infant he traveled in Europe with his parents and then moved to rural Missouri where the family lived for 11 years.

At age 18, he entered the Civilian Conservation Corps in southern Utah. His favorite job with the CCC was "official bird bander in Zion National Park."

Mr. Zimbeaux served two years in the Air Force during World War II. It was while stationed in the Azores that he developed a theme that persisted throughout his career: figures — usually three — at the water's edge.

Returning to Utah after his military service, he studied with Bert Pumphrey at the Art Barn School and with LeConte Stewart and Alvin Gittins at the University of Utah.

Mr. Zimbeaux was the recipient of numerous prizes for his art, exhibiting regularly throughout the West in one-man and group shows.

Story continues below
He is the son of Frank Zimbeaux, also an influential Utah artist. In 2004, Williams Fine Art presented an exhibition of works from each.

Funeral arrangements are pending.


E-mail: gag@desnews.com

Comments

You can be the first to comment on this story.

Image

Francis Hubert Zimbeaux

previousnext

Latest comments

No, students are NOT safe from predators. If a parent wants to make sure...

If you really think Mormon's are mainstream, you must not have paid attention...

I don't see the schools presidents voting to get rid of WYM or NM, even...

Big games keep UHSAA coffers full

why people complain about how football is covered by the media too much. when...

A little perspective is not a bad thing. Notice the Cougar's won loss record...

I actually was encouraged by some aspects of the game. Any Utah fan who has...

A story about Mormons as minorities? In this paper? Get over the "victim"...

she was an awesome woman someone i looked up to when i was younger she was...

Relieved Cougs prep for Falcons

Wow you just made one of the dumbest comments I've heard yet. Fire Bronco????...

Photos: A Royal welcome home

Re: Huh?, You like many other haters are probably oblivious to many obvious...

Advertisements
Advertisement