Frank Cuprien was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1871. He began his studies at the Art Students League in New York, and continued at Cooper Union, Paris, Munich, and Leipzig. Upon his return to the States, Cuprien taught at Baylor University in Texas for 5 years before moving on to California, settling in Laguna Beach. While in Southern California, Cuprien devoted himself to coastal paintings, for which he is best known. Cuprien was a popular figure. His home/studio above the beach was a gathering spot for local artists. Upon his death in 1948, Cuprien bequeathed his estate to the Laguna Beach Art Association. For more information on Frank Cuprien and other artists we represent, please visit the artist index on our gallery website |