Jesse Howard (1885–1983) was an American artist known for his
hand-lettered signs.
A self-taught artist, Howard's first professional recognition came when
Art in America
''Art in America'' is an illustrated monthly, international magazine concentrating on the contemporary art world in the United States, including profiles of artists and genres, updates about art movements, show reviews and event schedules. It i ...
magazine profiled him in 1968.
Howard worked from what he called "Sorehead Hill", a 20-acre farm in
Fulton, Missouri where he both produced and displayed his work.
His work is included in the collection of the
Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (commonly known as SAAM, and formerly the National Museum of American Art) is a museum in Washington, D.C., part of the Smithsonian Institution. Together with its branch museum, the Renwick Gallery, SAAM holds o ...
, the
American Folk Art Museum and the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
External links
Missouri Remembers Artist Portal
References
1885 births
1983 deaths
20th-century American artists
Artists from Missouri
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