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David Winfield Scott

Austin, Texas

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David Winfield Scott David Winfield Scott, age 92, artist, art historian, and museum consultant, passed on peacefully at Christopher House in Austin on March 30. David was born on July 10, 1916 in Fall River, Massachusetts, and grew up in Claremont, California. In 1947 David married Tirsa...

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Mrs. Scott, we are sorry to hear about your loved one going to be with God. My husband's father, Donald R. Gorman, was painted by David during WWII when he was in the Army Air Core. This picture hangs in our library. Jeannie Gorman
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RIP Grandpa Gavid

Tirsa, this is José Luis Arco from Barcelona, Spain. I regret the lost of your fathter. I expect their memories bring you comfort.
jose luis arco, barcelone, spain.

Doris

Our condolences on your loss.

I remember having tea with you and David some months ago in your lovely home. You were gracious hosts in what you had both turned into a lovely small art gallery and a warm home with great character.

John S Wood
THE FOREIGN SERVICE GROUP
-Central Texas-

Mrs. Scott, I'm your neighbor whom you welcomed so warmly the day I dropped by unexpectedly to view your new fence. You and Dr. Scott were very kind to me that day. I'll always remember your graciousness. You have my sincere condolences on your loss.

David Scott was one of the finest and best in the Washington art museum world. His contributions and decades of hard work benefited many of the major institutions of this city: The Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The National Gallery of Art and The Phillips Collection. One of Dr. Scott’s greatest contributions was the year he served as director at the Corcoran which benefited immeasurably from his calm and intelligent leadership at a time of great turmoil and...

The Art world lost a great artist and man
All the best for the Scott Family