James Merriam - Seascape - Oil on Canvas 1930s P2744

A terrific marine painting, full of movement and real power. Recently cleaned. In excellent condition. Measures 28" x 32". Frame is 38" x 35". JAMES MERRIAM (1880-1951) was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on March 18, 1880. He studied art with Francis Petrus Paulis in Detroit. He worked there as a commercial artist before settling in Los Angeles in 1920. After establishing a studio, he made painting forays into the desert near Palm Springs, the redwoods, the high Sierra, Monterey, Yosemite, and Arizona. Merriam died in Los Angeles on September 8, 1951. He was the father of artist Eleanor Merriam Lukits. He is listed in Davenports, Hughes, Artnet, Askart, Who's & more. Biography generously provided courtesy of EDAN HUGHES.