biography of Nicholas LUISI (1894-1977)

Birth place: Brooklyn, NY

Addresses: Brooklyn, NY

Profession: Painter

Studied: NAD.

Exhibited: S. Indp. A.; Salons of Am., 1931 and many group shows and several solo exhibitions.

Member: S. Indp. A.

Work: MMA and other museum colls.

Comments: One of Monhegan Island's sailor/artists. Specialties: landscapes along the Hudson River; Monhegan Island, ME. WPA artist until WWII. His sketching trips along the Hudson River and his experiences as a seaman convinced him that the study of nature was to be his lifework.

Sources: WW25; Curtis, Curtis, and Lieberman, 76, 184; New York City WPA Art, 59 (w/repros.)