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Timothy Begay
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| Born | September 23, 1919 Chinle, Arizona, U.S.
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| Died | November 17, 2006 (aged 87) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
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| Nationality | Navajo Nation, American |
| Alma mater | Santa Fe Indian School |
| Occupation | painter |
Timothy Bradley Begay (born September 23, 1919 – died November 17, 2006) was a talented American painter. He was a member of the Navajo Nation. Timothy Begay lived in Chinle, Arizona. He was known for his beautiful paintings. His art was shown in many places across the country. These included the Museum of New Mexico and the Philbrook Museum of Art. Some of his paintings are still kept in museums today. You can see his work at the Memorial Art Gallery and the Woolaroc Museum. He often used watercolor paints. His paintings often showed people with animals like horses or sheep.
About Timothy Begay
Timothy Begay was born in Chinle, Arizona. This was on September 23, 1919. He went to school at the Santa Fe Indian School. He finished his studies there in 1942. After school, Timothy Begay joined the United States Armed Forces. He served during World War II in Europe.
His Later Life
Timothy Begay passed away on November 17, 2006. He was 87 years old. He died in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
