Walter Elmer Schofield (1867 - 1944) American
Oil on Canvas
Measure 25 1/4"in H x 31 1/4"in W and 28 3/4"in H x 34 3/4"in W with frame
Known for: Winter landscape and marine painting
Name variants: Elmer Schofield
Biography: Walter Elmer Schofield was born in 1867 to a wealthy Philadelphia family. He attended Philadelphia Central High School, a school known for its progressive curriculum, and graduated in 1886. He was enrolled briefly at Swarthmore College before going west to San Antonio, Texas. In San Antonio, Schofield did a series of drawings in which he depicted the feel and lifestyle of the American West. Upon his return to the east coast, Schofield enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, in Philadelphia (1889-1892). As a student at the Academy, Schofield was undoubtedly influenced by the acclaimed painter and instructor, Thomas Anshutz, who emphasized the importance of realism and observation in an artist's work. Schofield met fellow painters John Sloan, Robert Henri and Edward Redfield during his time at PAFA, all of whom were also studying at the school. In 1892, Schofield left the United States for Paris where he attended the Académie Julian to further his artistic studies. In 1895, Schofield made a brief return to the United States; however the majority of that year was spent touring an array of European cities where he painted extensively. For the rest of his life, Schofield spent his time between the United States and Europe, often visiting his friend Redfield on his trips home to Pennsylvania. Sadly, in 1904, Schofield and Redfield's friendship ended with an artistic disagreement. Schofield won an award from the Carnegie Institute for the painting, Center Bridge—Across the River, a painting which Redfield claimed was based on his own composition and Schofield had stolen. It is said that Schofield never returned to Bucks County after that dispute. Until his death in 1944, Schofield continued to paint sweeping landscapes of the European and American countryside.
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