Background
Beckwith, James Carroll was born on September 23, 1852 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Martha Melissa (Owen) Beckwith.
Beckwith, James Carroll was born on September 23, 1852 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Martha Melissa (Owen) Beckwith.
Studied painting in Chicago, where his father was a merchant. Then in Paris, 1873-1878, under Carolus Duran and Yvon, and also at the École des Beaux Arts, Paris.
Specialty portraits and genre pictures. Received awards in Paris Salon and at Exposition Universelle, 1889 and 1900. North.A., 1894; member National Institute Arts and Letters.
Member National Institute Arts and Letters.
Married Bertha Hall, June 1, 1887.