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Arthur Merrill

Arthur (A.J.) Merrill (1885 - 1973) was active/lived in New Mexico, New York / Canada.  Arthur Merrill is known for Etching, lithographs, paintings, geologist.

Arthur (Art) J. Merrill (1885 - 1973)

A. J. Merrill was born in Canada and lived much of his early life in Montreal.  He spent the first part of his adulthood as a geologist working in Canada first for the Canadian Geological Survey and then for private industry. He was attracted to painting and drawing as a child. His grandmother in St. Louis was struck by his talent and encouraged him to study art in Paris when he was 15.  This was not to his parent's liking and so he was sent to college to study pharmacy, geology and chemistry. However, he never gave up is love for painting.  He eventually attended private painting classes while still pursuing his career in geology.

His understanding of geology and love of the outdoors drew him to paint landscapes for which he became noted. He especially enjoyed the desert vistas of the southwestern United States, where he painted extensively in California, Arizona and northern New Mexico.

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Facts about Arthur Merrill

   Arthur Merrill  Born:  1885 - Canada
Died:   1973
Known for:  Etching, lithographs, paintings, geologist

Arthur (Art) J. Merrill (1885 - 1973)

A. J. Merrill was born in Canada and lived much of his early life in Montreal.  He spent the first part of his adulthood as a geologist working in Canada first for the Canadian Geological Survey and then for private industry. He was attracted to painting and drawing as a child. His grandmother in St. Louis was struck by his talent and encouraged him to study art in Paris when he was 15.  This was not to his parent's liking and so he was sent to college to study pharmacy, geology and chemistry. However, he never gave up is love for painting.  He eventually attended private painting classes while still pursuing his career in geology.

His understanding of geology and love of th  ...  Displaying 750 of 2215 characters.

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