Background
Merton was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he studied at the Canterbury School of Artist
Merton was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he studied at the Canterbury School of Artist
His work shows the influence of the Post-Impressionist representational style. Throughout his career, Merton exhibited his paintings, with varying degrees of success. After returning to Europe in 1923, was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists.
He continued to travel between his birthplace of New Zealand, Europe, and the United States. He died of a brain tumour in London, England, in 1931.
Owen Merton"s paintings are on permanent display in galleries around the world, most particularly in the Museum of New Zealand. A major retrospective of his work was displayed in 2004.