David W. Humphrey
American
1872-1950
Oil on academy panel board
impressionist landscape of eucalyptus trees
1925 (framed) 16” x 18”
Signed and dated; 1928
Per AskArt:
David Walling Humphrey
2-28-1872 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to 6-11-1950 in Stamford, Connecticut at age 78
David was the fourth child of Benjamin Blodgett and Mary Jane Walling Humphrey born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin at Sunny Slope Farm. His mother died just 41 days after he was born. Who cared for him and his five-year-old sister Hattie? It would appear that the paternal grandparents Hiram and Mary Blodgett Humphrey also lived on the farm, and with a 'hired girl' to help with the children (1860 and 1880 US Census records) the family functioned.
David was educated in Elkhorn public schools in the southeast Wisconsin community. Art was his love and passion. On 11-18-1889 a Warranty Deed (Vol. 102, p 49) was recorded for $1,000 from David to his sister Hattie on a piece of jointly-owned property inherited from their father Benjamin Humphrey. He could then afford to study at the Chicago Art Institute which was called the 'Mecca of the Middle West' at that time. As an honor student in Chicago and a serious student of contemporary art, he worked hard to establish himself in the art community. David chose for his subjects figures, genre (human activities) and nude figures.
He concentrated on monotypes that create an original painting with each impression. This is a slow, labor-intensive process that produces perfection rather than quantity. Frequently, David went to the countryside and did sketches with pastels, then returned to his studio to paint the monotype metal plate. Monotypes were a spontaneous approach developed soon after the etching revival of the late 1870s. Although monotypes are classed with graphic arts, David's work was superior in quality and was referred to more often as a painting.
David continued to study at the Academie Julian and Whistler for two years in Paris, France.
At the approximate age of 45 David exhibited about 20 paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago, National Academy of Design, Society of Independent Artists and one of the leading New York galleries. His paintings have a dream-like quality with nymphs or spiritual figures, but still depict strength and action.
David lived and worked in New York for many years per U.S. Census -1910 New York, NY; 1920 New York, NY; and 1930 Richmond, NY. He also later taught art at Stamford (Conn.) High School.
David Humphrey was associated with the Silvermine Guild/Art Colony and a member of the Society of Independent Artists. His works were shared with family members and one entitled "The Rivals" ca.1900 was purchased by the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. Numerous times he is mentioned in writings of artists. At the time of his death, two of his works were hanging in the New Jersey Art Gallery and the Brooklyn Art Gallery. (Source: David's obituary published in the Stamford Advocate, Conn., June 12, 1950)
American
1872-1950
Oil on academy panel board
impressionist landscape of eucalyptus trees
1925 (framed) 16” x 18”
Signed and dated; 1928
Per AskArt:
David Walling Humphrey
2-28-1872 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to 6-11-1950 in Stamford, Connecticut at age 78
David was the fourth child of Benjamin Blodgett and Mary Jane Walling Humphrey born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin at Sunny Slope Farm. His mother died just 41 days after he was born. Who cared for him and his five-year-old sister Hattie? It would appear that the paternal grandparents Hiram and Mary Blodgett Humphrey also lived on the farm, and with a 'hired girl' to help with the children (1860 and 1880 US Census records) the family functioned.
David was educated in Elkhorn public schools in the southeast Wisconsin community. Art was his love and passion. On 11-18-1889 a Warranty Deed (Vol. 102, p 49) was recorded for $1,000 from David to his sister Hattie on a piece of jointly-owned property inherited from their father Benjamin Humphrey. He could then afford to study at the Chicago Art Institute which was called the 'Mecca of the Middle West' at that time. As an honor student in Chicago and a serious student of contemporary art, he worked hard to establish himself in the art community. David chose for his subjects figures, genre (human activities) and nude figures.
He concentrated on monotypes that create an original painting with each impression. This is a slow, labor-intensive process that produces perfection rather than quantity. Frequently, David went to the countryside and did sketches with pastels, then returned to his studio to paint the monotype metal plate. Monotypes were a spontaneous approach developed soon after the etching revival of the late 1870s. Although monotypes are classed with graphic arts, David's work was superior in quality and was referred to more often as a painting.
David continued to study at the Academie Julian and Whistler for two years in Paris, France.
At the approximate age of 45 David exhibited about 20 paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago, National Academy of Design, Society of Independent Artists and one of the leading New York galleries. His paintings have a dream-like quality with nymphs or spiritual figures, but still depict strength and action.
David lived and worked in New York for many years per U.S. Census -1910 New York, NY; 1920 New York, NY; and 1930 Richmond, NY. He also later taught art at Stamford (Conn.) High School.
David Humphrey was associated with the Silvermine Guild/Art Colony and a member of the Society of Independent Artists. His works were shared with family members and one entitled "The Rivals" ca.1900 was purchased by the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. Numerous times he is mentioned in writings of artists. At the time of his death, two of his works were hanging in the New Jersey Art Gallery and the Brooklyn Art Gallery. (Source: David's obituary published in the Stamford Advocate, Conn., June 12, 1950)
American
1872-1950
Oil on academy panel board
impressionist landscape of eucalyptus trees
1925 (framed) 16” x 18”
Signed and dated; 1928
Per AskArt:
David Walling Humphrey
2-28-1872 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to 6-11-1950 in Stamford, Connecticut at age 78
David was the fourth child of Benjamin Blodgett and Mary Jane Walling Humphrey born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin at Sunny Slope Farm. His mother died just 41 days after he was born. Who cared for him and his five-year-old sister Hattie? It would appear that the paternal grandparents Hiram and Mary Blodgett Humphrey also lived on the farm, and with a 'hired girl' to help with the children (1860 and 1880 US Census records) the family functioned.
David was educated in Elkhorn public schools in the southeast Wisconsin community. Art was his love and passion. On 11-18-1889 a Warranty Deed (Vol. 102, p 49) was recorded for $1,000 from David to his sister Hattie on a piece of jointly-owned property inherited from their father Benjamin Humphrey. He could then afford to study at the Chicago Art Institute which was called the 'Mecca of the Middle West' at that time. As an honor student in Chicago and a serious student of contemporary art, he worked hard to establish himself in the art community. David chose for his subjects figures, genre (human activities) and nude figures.
He concentrated on monotypes that create an original painting with each impression. This is a slow, labor-intensive process that produces perfection rather than quantity. Frequently, David went to the countryside and did sketches with pastels, then returned to his studio to paint the monotype metal plate. Monotypes were a spontaneous approach developed soon after the etching revival of the late 1870s. Although monotypes are classed with graphic arts, David's work was superior in quality and was referred to more often as a painting.
David continued to study at the Academie Julian and Whistler for two years in Paris, France.
At the approximate age of 45 David exhibited about 20 paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago, National Academy of Design, Society of Independent Artists and one of the leading New York galleries. His paintings have a dream-like quality with nymphs or spiritual figures, but still depict strength and action.
David lived and worked in New York for many years per U.S. Census -1910 New York, NY; 1920 New York, NY; and 1930 Richmond, NY. He also later taught art at Stamford (Conn.) High School.
David Humphrey was associated with the Silvermine Guild/Art Colony and a member of the Society of Independent Artists. His works were shared with family members and one entitled "The Rivals" ca.1900 was purchased by the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. Numerous times he is mentioned in writings of artists. At the time of his death, two of his works were hanging in the New Jersey Art Gallery and the Brooklyn Art Gallery. (Source: David's obituary published in the Stamford Advocate, Conn., June 12, 1950)