Early Life and Education
Willard Leroy Metcalf, an American artist, was born on July 1, 1858, in Lowell, Massachusetts. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and later attended Académie Julian in Paris.
Career and Prominence
After early figure-painting and illustration, Metcalf became prominent as a
landscape painter. He was one of the Ten American Painters who in 1897 seceded from the Society of American Artists. For some years, he was an instructor in the Women's Art School, Cooper Union, New York, and in the Art Students League, New York.
Notable Works and Exhibitions
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The Golden Carnival, a notable painting by Metcalf, is a prime example of his Impressionist style. (Oil On Canvas, Impressionism)
* In 1907,
May Night (Corcoran Gallery of Art) won the Corcoran gold medal and was honored with the top purchase prize of $3,000.
* Metcalf's work is also featured in the collection of the
Somerville College, Oxford, UK. [https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BDX7](https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BDX7)
Legacy and Influence
Metcalf's expertly handled, subtle views of the New England landscape met with steady critical and financial success. He is remembered for his New England landscapes and involvement with the Old Lyme Art Colony at Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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Willard Leroy Metcalf's work can be found in various museums, including the
Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, North Carolina. [https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3CJKH](https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3CJKH)
* His influence on American Impressionism is undeniable, and his legacy continues to inspire artists to this day.
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Further Reading
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