Warren Chase Merritt was born in Randsburg, California, on December 3, 1897. As a young boy, Merritt sketched ships along the Eureka waterfront. He was fascinated by the sea, and his childhood along the coast had a great influence on his future work. When he was about 14, his father, manager of the North Pacific Steamship Company, was drowned in the wreck of the Hanalei off Duxbury Reef. Soon thereafter, the Merritt family moved to Sausalito, and he enrolled at the CSFA for one term while working as a commercial artist. In 1929, the Crown Zellerbach Corporation commissioned him to paint his first mural, the history of papermaking and shipping in the San Francisco Bay area.
Throughout his life, Merritt painted several murals, one commissioned by the Shell Oil Company and another by Pacific Gas & Electric, plus several historical wall panels for the Mamaroneck Public Library in New York. Between 1935–42, Merritt's studio was in New York, but he divided his time between the East and West coasts. Returning to California during WWII, he worked in the engineering office at Bethlehem Steel in Alameda. After the war, he and his wife moved to Capitola, where he continued to paint a variety of subjects. Merritt worked for many years as an illustrator for Railroad Magazine and also did illustrations for California history books during the 1940s–50s. In addition to painting, he was an accomplished musician and often played with a group of friends at dances and functions held in Santa Cruz and the Capitola area. He died in Capitola, California in 1968.
Warren Chase Merritt "Melodie Arabe" Original Watercolor c.1939
By Warren Chase Merritt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Warren Chase Merritt "Melodie Arabe" Original Watercolor c.1939 Original watercolor on paper Dimensions 13" wide x 18.5" high The frame measures 20" wide x 26.5" high Signed and ...
Watercolor
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink and watercolor illustrations imagined the sensual delights of courtly life. Taken from an album of erotic paintings, this framed leaf departs from a tradition of depicting lovers in risqué outdoor settings by picturing an amorous coupling in a distinctly Qing-dynasty interior. The uniquely detailed surroundings shed light on the prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th-century China. Note the carved wooden headrest, blue and white censer...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Vintage Parisian Theater Sketch - Bonnet Beauty
Located in Houston, TX
Darling gouache and pencil sketch of a feminine stage costume complete with matching bonnet for a Paris theater by Willie & Co., circa 1930. Original artwork on paper displayed on a...
Gouache, Paper, Pencil
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Vibrant Colored Watercolor - Lively Local Musicians
Located in Houston, TX
Warmly hued Peruvian watercolor of a group of musicians donning traditional local dress, 2011. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper dis...
Paper, Watercolor
Gouache Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion
Located in Houston, TX
French gouache fashion sketch of a casual day outfit, circa 1980. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve and Certificate of ...
Gouache, Paper
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, Qing-dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Eyes in Blue Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Modern watercolor painting including detailed eyes in blue, 2011. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-size frame. Archiva...
Watercolor
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
French Drawing - Figure Study
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely one-of-a-kind pencil and watercolor sketch of various figures and a work horse, circa 1850. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival pl...
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
African Women in Market
By Stephane Magnard
Located in Houston, TX
Gathering of African women at market in watercolor of African Village by French artist Stephane Magnard, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold ...
Watercolor
Lake Mead Watercolor
Located in Houston, TX
Lively watercolor painting of a woman enjoying the lakeside. Displayed in a white mat with a gold border and fits a standard-sized frame. Archival plastic sleeve and Certificate of...
Paper, Watercolor
French Watercolor and Pencil Drawing - Family Countryside Scene
Located in Houston, TX
French watercolor and pencil drawing from 1873, likely depicting a father, his two young sons, and their goat relaxedly coexisting in a quiet buc...
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
$4,015
H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in
Standing Lady, Charlie Mackesy, Vintage Watercolour, Hat, Fashion, figure, Dress
By Charlie Mackesy
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Standing Lady is an original watercolour by British artist, illustrator and author Charlie Mackesy. This vintage watercolour is signed and dated 1986 in pencil. The painting depicts...
Watercolor
$150
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
Etching - Lady Animal, Pastel Watercolor and Acrylic Anthropomorphic Bunny
By Ana May
Located in Houston, TX
Bold in color and whimsy etching colored with watercolor, pastel and acrylics features an anthropomorphized female bunny, posing in Playboy style. Signature at bottom right by artist...
Paper, Watercolor, Pastel, Acrylic, Etching
Mid Century Capitola Beach Seascape
By Warren Chase Merritt
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century plein air seascape titled "Beach at Capitola" (Santa Cruz, California) by Warren Chase Merritt (American 1897-1968), 1949. ...
Canvas, Oil