Graydon Parrish, born 1970
Graydon Parrish's 1 Most Famous Paintings
The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy (2007) is the painting Graydon Parrish is best remembered for; it belongs to the New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain. Our catalogue counts 2 works by Graydon Parrish. Here are the 1 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026.
- Born · died
- born 1970
- Works in our catalogue
- 2
- Most famous
- The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy (2007)
- Most works at
- New Britain Museum of American Art
The ten best-loved paintings by Graydon Parrish
Where Graydon Parrish's canvases hang
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Graydon Parrish | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 New Britain Museum of American Art |
New Britain | 1 | The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy |
Graydon Parrish's most famous canvases, one year after another
The dated canvases of Graydon Parrish on this page all belong to 2007: here they are, in order of fame.
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2007
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The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy
Graydon Parrish's canvases, question by question
Which canvas is Graydon Parrish most remembered for?Read the answer
The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy (2007).
The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy: how old was Graydon Parrish when it was painted?Read the answer
Graydon Parrish, born in 1970, was 37 years old: The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy dates from 2007.
How many paintings did Graydon Parrish create?Read the answer
2 works by Graydon Parrish are in our catalogue.
Where do Graydon Parrish's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer
Mostly in New Britain Museum of American Art (New Britain); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
Meet the painter: Graydon Parrish
The Classical Tradition of Graydon Parrish
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in East Texas, Graydon Parrish is a realist painter who currently resides in Austin, Texas. His artistic journey began under the influence of his parents, who were collectors of nineteenth-century European and American art. This early exposure guided him toward an academic figurative style. After attending the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, he pursued further education at the New York Academy of Art, where he earned an MFA in painting. He also holds a B.A. from Amherst College.
Parrish’s work is characterized by the atelier method, emphasizing classical painting techniques. His practice involves remodeling color theories by Albert Munsell and Josef Albers to suit traditional methods. His subject matter has frequently focused on nudes and allegories. Notable works include:
Artistic Legacy and Collections
Parrish’s large-scale works have garnered significant attention, particularly The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, an allegorical tribute to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This massive realist painting is held in the New Britain Museum of American Art. His ability to engage with complex themes is further evidenced by his thesis painting, Remorse, Despondence and the Acceptance of an Early Death, which was purchased by the trustees for the Mead Art Museum.
His paintings are held in several public collections, including: