George Henry Smillie (1840 - 1921) American
Watercolor on Paper
Measure 4 1/4"in H x 8 3/4"in W and 9"in H x 13 1/2"in W with frame
Known for: Hudson River style landscape painting, Indian genre, engraving
Name variants: George Henry Millie
Biography: Born in New York City on December 29, 1840, George Smillie was the son of James Smillie, engraver. After learning the art of engraving from his father, George Henry studied painting with James McDougal Hart. At 24 he was a successful landscape painter in NYC and an associate member of the National Academy. During 1871-72 he and his brother, James David, rode horseback through the Rockies and on to California where they sketched in Yosemite. After returning to his studio in New York, George continued to paint many western landscapes in a style espoused by the Hudson River School. He died in Bronxville, NY on Nov. 10, 1921.
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