Walter Launt Palmer (1854 - 1932)

Born 1 Aug 1854 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States

Husband of Georgiana Seymour (Myers) Palmer — married 25 Nov 1890 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States

Husband of Zoe Marguerite (Wyndham) Palmer — married 26 Dec 1895 in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States

Died 16 Apr 1932 at age 77 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States

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Biography

Walter Launt Palmer was an American Impressionist painter. Walter was trained by landscape painter Frederick E. Church, a friend of Walter's father, the noted sculptor Erastus Dow Palmer. ^[1]

"Palmer's most notable works are winter landscape scenes, a tradition he continued from the mid-1880s to the end of his life. For these accomplishments he has been called the "painter of the American winter." Exhibitions featuring Palmer's work have included Hawthorne Fine Art's A Perfect Solitude: The Art of Walter Launt Palmer (1854–1932) (December 12, 2006 – February 10, 2007) and the Albany Institute of History & Art's Walter Launt Palmer: Painting the Moment (March 28 - August 16, 2015)."^[2]

He won the following prizes:

Hallgarten Prize, National Academy, 1887.

First Prize, Columbian World Fair, Chicago, 1893.

Gold Medal, Philadelphia Art Club, 1894.

Gold Medal, Boston Art Club, 1895.

W.T. Evans Prize, American Watercolor Society, 1895.

Silver Medal, Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901.

Silver Medal, St. Louis Exposition

Silver Medal, Philadelphia Art Club.

Bronze Medal, St. Louis Exposition.

Butler Prize, Art Institute of Chicago, 1919.

Elected into the National Academy of Design, 1887

Walter was born in 1854. He was the son of Erastus Palmer and Mary Seamen.^[3]

He was married twice. His first wife was Georgiana Seymour Myers, whom he married 25 November 1890 at Albany, New York. "Palmer-Myers. Albany, Nov. 25. --Walter Launt Palmer, the artist, was married today to Miss Georgiana Seymour Myers, daughter of John G. Myhers, a wealthy dry goods dealer of this city. The wedding which took place at Mr. Myer's residence on State street was attended only by immediate relatives of the bride and groom."^[4]

On 9 July 1892, Georgiana died in childbirth. Her daughter, Jessie, died a day later. What a terrible and sad time for the family. "Palmer--At Saugerties, N.Y., July 10, 1892, Jessie, infant daughter of Walter L. and Georgiana Myers Palmer."^[5]. ^[6]

His second wife was Zoe Marguerite Windham, whom he married 26 December 1895 at New Brunswick, New Jersey.^[7]

He passed away 15 April 1932 at Albany, New York at the age of 77. His remains were buried at Albany Rural Cemetery at Menands, New York.^[8]

Obituary:^[9]

W. L. Palmer; Albany Artist, Dead at 78

Death today had claimed Walter Launt Palmer, 78, Albanian, and internationally known painter of winter landscapes, art exhibitor and critic. Following a several week's illness, Mr. Palmer died early today at his home at 409 State street.

Mr. Palmer, well known for his depiction of Venetian scenes as well as winter landscapes, had many works hung in the Metropolitan Museum of ARt in New York City, and at the Albany Institute of History and Art.

Art came naturally to him for he was the son of Erastus Dow Palmer and Mary Seaman Palmer, the former a noted sculptor whose "The Angel at the Sepuehre" was termed in many quarter the outstanding mortuary sculpture of modern times. It is in Albany Rural cemetery, with a replica in the Albany Institute.

For many years, Mr. Palmer's landscapes and Venetian scenes were exhibited in the United States and Europe. He was awarded the gold medal for his exhibits at the Chicago World Fair Exposition in 1893. Seven years later he received honorable mention at the Paris World FAir. Mr. Palmer was a member of the National Academy, the Society of American Artists, and the American Water Color society.

In 1887 he won the Haligarien prize in New York city. Eight years later he was awarded the Evans prize in New York city and first prize in a Boston exhibit. He was given the gold medal at a Philadelphia exhibition in 1894 and second prize at the Nashville centennial in 1897.

Born August 1, 1854, he married Zoe de V. Wyndam of Cockermouth, England, December 26, 1895. His widow and one daughter, Beatrice Wyndham Palmer, survive. He was an uncle of John Gavit, E. Palmer Gavit and Joseph Gavit, all of Albany.

Palmer Buried in Albany Cemetery^[10]

Albany, April 18--Private funeral services were conducted for Walter Launt Palmer, internationally known painter of winter landscapes, art exhibitor and critic, from his home, 409 State street, this afternoon.

Rev. Charles Harriman, pastor of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, officiated. Burial was in Albany Rural cemetery, beside the grave of his father, Erastus Dow Palmer.

Sources

1. ↑ Walter Launt Palmer Biography on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ Walter Launt Palmer Biography on Wikipedia.
3. ↑ "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJP-H2DP : 16 March 2018), Walter Launt Palmer, 1902; citing Passport Application, New York, United States, source certificate #53069, Passport Applications, 1795-1905., Roll 594, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). Less
4. ↑ News Article Sun and New York press Wednesday, Nov 26, 1890 New York, NY Vol: 58 Page: 8.
5. ↑ Mortuary Notice New York Tribune Monday, Jul 11, 1892 New York, NY Page: 7.
6. ↑ Find a Grave Memorial for Jessie Palmer.
7. ↑ "New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZK3-3BZ : 27 August 2020), Walter L Palmer, 1895.
8. ↑ Find a Grave Memorial for Walter Launt Palmer.
9. ↑ News Article Times-Union Saturday, Apr 16, 1932 Albany, NY Page: 2
10. ↑ News Article Daily Gazette Tuesday, Apr 19, 1932 Schenectady, NY Page: 17.