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Maxwell Mays

Maxwell Mays (1918 - 2009) was active/lived in Rhode Island.  Maxwell Mays is known for New England scene painting-landscape, nostalgia.

Born in Rhode Island and a product of the Rhode Island School of Design, Maxwell Mays began his painting career seriously when he was stationed in Recife, Brazil during World War II.

He was discovered by an art collector from Colorado who was a U.S. Naval Officer. They became friends and this resulted in his first shows, which were at the Colorado Springs Museum and the Denver Art Museum.  Returning to peace time, not having set foot in New England in five years, he saw the once familiar scenes in a new light and painted enthusiastically.

Eighteen pictures made up his first show at Ferargil Gallery in New York City.  Fredric Newlin Price, the director, had previously sponsored Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, Arthur B. Davis and Lauren Ford.  His debut at the famous 57th Street was a sell-out.

Maxwell Mays tells stories in each one of his paintings.  He lives and paints in a carefully restored Rhode Island farmhouse built in 1737.   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1688 characters.]  Artist bio

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