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JOE DUNCAN GLEASON
(1881 - 1959)
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| Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959). Marine painter, Illustrator, muralist.
Joe Duncan Gleason was born on Aug. 3, 1881 in Watsonville, CA. Raised in Los Angeles, Gleason began drawing at an early age and by 14 was employed by the Union Engraving Company. His art training began at the College of Fine Arts at USC under Wm Lees Judson. In 1899 he moved to San Francisco where he continued his studies at the Mark Hopkins Institute while working as a commercial artist for Sunset Engraving Company. Duncan Gleason had further study at the San Carlos Academy in Mexico City, AIC under Vanderpoel, and the ASL of NYC under DuMond. After residing in New York for about ten years, he returned to Los Angeles in 1910 and began concentrating on fine art. Although he painted portraits and landscapes, he is best known for the marine and harbor scenes which were done around San Pedro harbor. He was author-illustrator of Windjammers, Islands of California, and Islands and Ports of California. Joe Duncan Gleason was also a fine gymnast, having won the Int'l Championship on the Roman Flying Rings eleven times. In his later years he worked in the art departments of MGM and Warner Brothers studios. Joe Duncan Gleason died in Glendale on March 9, 1959.
Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California 1786-1940"
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DUNCAN GLEASON
(1881 - 1959)
"Red Rock Canyon"
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
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DUNCAN GLEASON
(1881 - 1959)
"Brigantine Porpoise"
Oil on canvas
25" x 30"
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