Biography

Rockwell Carey was a self-taught West Coast artist. His first recognition came at age 15 with a prize at the Oregon State Fair. He was in the first class graduating from the Museum Art School in Portland. In 1912 and 1913 his watercolors were shown at the Society of Oregon Artists. He participated in the U.S. Treasury's PWAP program in the 1930s and received a commission from the Section of Fine Arts for a mural in the Newberg, Oregon Post Office. Further recognition came in other shows in the 1930s.

Critical Analysis

Carey's early work showed the influence of Impressionism, but he evolved to a more expressionistic style with his later marine paintings and landscapes. In addition to oils and watercolors he also worked as a lithographer.

Murals

• Newberg, Oregon - Post Office: Early Mail Carriers of the West

References

1. Boxcars (ask ART).
2. Rockwell W. Carey, American, 1882-1954 (Portland Art Museum).
3. The Wharf (O'Gallerie).