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Benjamin brown

Benjamin Chambers Brown is best remembered for his Impressionist renderings of the Sierra Mountains and brightly colored poppy-filled spring meadows.

He was born in Marion, Arkansas, in 1865, and studied at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. Further study was in Paris at the Academie Julian and when he finally returned to Arkansas he started an art school. Benjamin Brown was active in the American South upon completing his studies, specializing in portraits and still-lifes. After his father passed away, he and his mother and brother moved to Pasadena in 1896. After his arrival in California, he was inspired by the work of American Impressionist William Wendt. Brown quickly saw the potential to further his career and changed his artistic focus to landscape painting. He was influential as an artist in Southern California and eventually came to be called “The Dean of Pasadena Painters”.

He traveled to Mill Valley, Sonoma County, Monterey, and Lake Tahoe in 1909-1910, and continued to paint and exhibit his works. Brown also became known for his etchings and lithographs, and was an accomplished and successful printmaker. He founded the Printmakers of California group in Los Angeles in 1914 and served as its President until 1929. He served as President of the California Art Club in 1915-1916.

He died of pneumonia in Pasadena in 1942 at his home after enjoying a successful career and traveling widely around the world to Europe, Turkey, Africa, and the Sierra Nevadas.

For additional information, visit:
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco - Benjamin Brown
Wikipedia
Traditional Fine Art Organization