James David Smillie

James David Smillie (January 16, 1833 – September 15, 1909) was an American artist, cofounder of the American Watercolor Society and New York Etching Club. His brother was painter George Henry Smillie.

Biography

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James David Smillie was born in New York City on January 16, 1833, to parents Catherine (née Vans Valkenburgh) and Scottish-born artist James S. Smillie (1807–1885). His brother, George Henry Smillie, was also a painter.

James David Smillie died on September 15, 1909, at his home in New York City. He was survived by his two children.