Artist
Hamilton Easter Field
American, 1873–1922
Hamilton Easter Field was an American American Impressionism artist. 3 works are cataloged here, principally at Brooklyn Museum. Hamilton Easter Field was born in Brooklyn.
Hamilton Easter Field (1873–1922) was an American artist, art patron, connoisseur, and teacher, as well as critic, publisher, and dealer. Highly regarded for his knowledge of Japanese prints and his passion for American folk art and crafts, he was also praised for his devotion to contemporary American art, for his defense of non-juried art exhibitions, and for the support he gave to talented artists. At his death, the painter Wood Gaylor said of him: "Mr. Field was one of those rare personalities that come to the front once in a century or so.
A combination of painter, critic, teacher and editor, he gave all his time and genius to the furtherance of American art...."
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