Historical Marker

Thomas Satterwhite Noble

Historical marker location:
Lexington, Kentucky
( 539 W. Third St., Lexington)

Boyhood home of prominent American historical painter and portraitist. Noble (1835-1907) was first Director of the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He studied in Louisville under Samuel W. Price, in France under Thomas Couture, and at the Munich Academy. His pupils include Paul Sawyier, Kentucky watercolorist, and Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mt. Rushmore. Presented by John Bradford Society.