Marshall Dawson Miller
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Marshall Dawson Miller (January 2, 1919 – September 9, 2008), also known as Mark Miller, was a New York winemaker and magazine illustrator. Miller was known for being the proprietor of Benmarl Vineyards in the Hudson Valley of Marlboro, N.Y. and being a highly visible public advocate for small wineries. His artwork is famous for romance and was featured in The Saturday Evening Post. His memoir, Wine – A Gentleman's Game: The Adventures of an Amateur Winemaker Turned Professional, was published in 1984.[1]
Early life and education
Miller was born in Eldorado, Oklahoma, where his family owned cotton farms.[1] He studied art in college; first at the University of Oklahoma, and then at the Chouinard Art Institute via transfer.[2]
References
- ^ a b Fox, Margalit (2008-09-16). "Mark Miller, 89, Champion of New York Wines, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- ^ "Marshall Dawson (Mark) Miller - Artist Biography for Marshall Dawson (Mark) Miller". www.askart.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
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