Charles J. A. Wilson
Charles J. A. Wilson (1880-1965) was a Scottish-born American artist, painter, etcher, and illustrator known for ship portraits and marine art.[1]
Charles J. A. Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 1965 Newtonville, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Marine art |
Early life and art career
Wilson was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1880. At age one his family immigrated to Duluth, Minnesota. In his teens he moved to Newton, Massachusetts and taught himself the marine art, capturing the ships and scenes of Boston harbor. He worked for Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co. of East Boston etching ships from blueprints. [1]
During the World War I, Wilson spent two years in France. After the war he was commissioned to paint and etch American ships and marine views.[2] During the World War II, Wilson was an official U.S. Coast Guard artist.[3]
Wilson exhibited with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art in 1929, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Currier Gallery in 1932, the Lyman Allyn Museum in 1934, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London and the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.[3][1]
Wilson's painting of the SS Leviathan is in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum.[4]
Wilson signed his works as C.J.A. Wilson.
See also
References
- "Charles J.A. WILSON (1880-1965) - Biography, life, background and work by Artprice". Artprice.com. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
- "Artists | The Old Print Shop". oldprintshop.com. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
- childsgallery. "C. J. A. Wilson". Childs Gallery. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
- "The LEVIATHAN, Peabody Essex Museum". web.archive.org. 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2020-10-24.