Joseph Cummings Chase

Joseph Cummings Chase (May 5, 1878 – January 15, 1965) was an American artist who made portraits during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.[1] He also painted leading figures from non-military society.[2] The National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian has more than 100 of his works.[2]

Portrait of Army general Adelbert Cronkhite

Portrait of American war hero Alvin York

Chase was born in Kents Hill, Maine.[1] He and his family had close involvement with Kents Hill School.[2]

Chase studied at the Pratt Institute and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.[2]

He illustrated several novels and wrote about making art.[3] He also served as dean of Hunter College's art department in New York City during the 1930s.[4]

He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he been living for about a decade.[1]