Richard Earl Thompson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Earl Thompson

American Impressionist painter

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1914

Place of Birth: Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 06-Aug-1991

Profession: illustrator, painter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Richard Earl Thompson (September 26, 1914 – August 6, 1991) was a 20th-century American Impressionist painter who began his career as a commercial illustrator in Chicago, Illinois.
In 1959, he broke away from a career as a commercial illustrator, which began in 1933, to pursue Impressionist painting.
He was a prolific painter, often compared stylistically to Monet, and art critics agreed Thompson was a master of color and light.
"Thompson's great appreciation for nature is observed in his landscapes that represent a point in time that has both a sense of history and eternity.
The artist found beauty all around him; It was as nearby as his favorite fishing hole or a neighbor's backyard.
In these simple yet intimate places, Thompson reminded others to take time to stop and take another look."