Arthur Quartley
1839-1886 America/Marine Art
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Brief Biography-Arthur Quartley was born in France, and when the family moved to America, he began tuition with his father, Fredrick, who was a partner in the decorating firm of Emmart and Quartley in Baltimore. He went to New York in 1875, where he painted several seascapes and became a founder member of the Tilers group of painters, which included Winslow Homer as a member. The National Academy admitted him in 1876. He subsequently visited Europe in c. 1880 and painted in England, Holland and Italy. Several Academies in America exhibited his works during his lifetime. |
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