Malcolm Parcell

Malcolm Stevens Parcell (January 1, 1896 - March 25, 1987) was an American artist who won the 1925 Carnegie Prize.[1]

Biography

He was born on January 1, 1896 in Claysville, Pennsylvania to a Baptist minister and later attended Carnegie Institute of Technology. In 1937 he married Helen Louise Gallagher (1897-1984).[2][3] His brother, Evans Parcell, was a magazine illustrator.[4] He died on March 25, 1987.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Malcolm Parcell Again Takes Institute's "Popular" Trophy.". New York Times. December 1, 1925. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F40E12FD3E5D13738DDDA80894DA415B858EF1D3. Retrieved 2009-08-10. 
  2. ^ a b "Malcolm Parcell, Landscape Painter". Associated Press. March 27, 1987. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/newsday/access/104397286.html?dids=104397286:104397286&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+1987&author=AP&pub=Newsday+%28Combined+editions%29&desc=Malcolm+Parcell%2C+Landscape+Painter&pqatl=google. Retrieved 2009-08-10. "Artist [Malcolm Parcell], known for landscapes and portraits, died of heart failure Wednesday night. He was 91. Mr. Parcell was best known for paintings of his mother and his wife, Helen, who died in 1984. His landscapes were inspired by the western Pennsylvania woodlands." 
  3. ^ "Artist Parcell Weds School Teacher Model". The Charleroi Mail. August 16, 1937. "Malcolm S Parcell, nationally known artist and native of Washington, PA., married his model, Miss Helen Louise Gallagher, Washington, Pa., school teacher, Saturday morning, August 14, in a quiet ceremony in the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. E. Gallagher, Broad street, Washington. The artist's father, the Rev. S. L. Parcell, retired pastor of the Broad Street Baptist church, Washington, performed the ceremony. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. S. L. Parcell also was present. Immediately after the service, Mr. and Mrs. Parcell left on a two weeks motor tour. They will continue to reside in Washington, Pa. Mrs. Parcell is a member of the teaching staff at Eighth Ward school. she has modeled for her husband since a school girl and was the subject of many of his successful paintings. Mr. Parcell painter of a national reputation, is a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology. Shortly after graduation he won the Saltus gold medal prize of the National Academy of Design and twice has been awarded the popular prize at the International Exhibit in Pittsburgh." 
  4. ^ "Malcolm Stevens Parcell". AskArt. http://www.askart.com/askart/p/malcolm_stephens_parcell/malcolm_stephens_parcell.aspx. Retrieved 2009-08-10.