BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Irving Ramsey Wiles, artist and painter - was educated at the Sedgwick Institute in Great Barrington, and learned the basics of painting from his father, Lemuel Maynard Wiles (1826–1905), who focused primarily on landscapes. From 1879 to 1881 he studied in the Art Students League of New York under James Carroll Beckwith and William Merritt Chase, and later in Paris under Carolus-Duran. In his early years, he worked as an illustrator for American magazines, and later he devoted himself with great success to portraiture. He was a member of the Society of American Artists, which prefaced his 1897 election into the National Academy of Design as an associate. Wiles was also a member of the American Water Color Society. At left, a (sample) portrait of Juliet Inness, granddaughter of famous American painter George Inness. His paintings include" "Russian Tea", "Lady at Fireplace", "Scallop Boats", "Peconic", portrait painter - William Thorne, and Juliet Inness.
His noted artist parents, Lemuel Maynard WILES (1826-1905) and Rachael RAMSAY (1832-1896) are buried in Paterson NJ, exact location unknown.
His noted artist parents, Lemuel Maynard WILES (1826-1905) and Rachael RAMSAY (1832-1896) are buried in Paterson NJ, exact location unknown.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Irving Ramsey Wiles, artist and painter - was educated at the Sedgwick Institute in Great Barrington, and learned the basics of painting from his father, Lemuel Maynard Wiles (1826–1905), who focused primarily on landscapes. From 1879 to 1881 he studied in the Art Students League of New York under James Carroll Beckwith and William Merritt Chase, and later in Paris under Carolus-Duran. In his early years, he worked as an illustrator for American magazines, and later he devoted himself with great success to portraiture. He was a member of the Society of American Artists, which prefaced his 1897 election into the National Academy of Design as an associate. Wiles was also a member of the American Water Color Society. At left, a (sample) portrait of Juliet Inness, granddaughter of famous American painter George Inness. His paintings include" "Russian Tea", "Lady at Fireplace", "Scallop Boats", "Peconic", portrait painter - William Thorne, and Juliet Inness.
His noted artist parents, Lemuel Maynard WILES (1826-1905) and Rachael RAMSAY (1832-1896) are buried in Paterson NJ, exact location unknown.
His noted artist parents, Lemuel Maynard WILES (1826-1905) and Rachael RAMSAY (1832-1896) are buried in Paterson NJ, exact location unknown.
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