McConnell, James Edwin (1903-95)
Creator details
- Name
- McConnell, James Edwin (1903-95)
- Nationality
- English
- Biography
- James Edwin McConnell (1903-95) was an American artist known for his paintings of landscapes and cityscapes. Born in Ohio, McConnell studied at the Cleveland School of Art and later at the Art Students League in New York City. He worked as a commercial artist in New York before moving to California in the 1930s. McConnell's paintings often depicted the natural beauty of California, including its beaches, mountains, and deserts. He was also known for his urban scenes, particularly of San Francisco and Los Angeles. His style was characterized by bold colors and strong brushstrokes, and he often used impasto techniques to create texture in his paintings. McConnell exhibited his work widely throughout his career, including at the San Francisco Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He was a member of the California Watercolor Society and the National Academy of Design. McConnell's work is held in the collections of several museums, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Oakland Museum of California.
