Arthur Millier

American, born England, 1893–1975

Birth placeEngland

BiographyAmerican, born Somerset, England, October 19, 1893

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Arthur Millier: An influential California etcher, painter and arts writer, Arthur Millier moved from England to Los Angeles in 1908. His first artistic training took place at the Art Students League, Los Angeles. He then served with the American Army in France during World War One. At the end of the war (1918) Millier completed his studies at the California School of Fine Arts, San Francisco.
Arthur Millier returned to Los Angeles in 1922. During the following years he taught art and etching techniques at such institutions as the Chouinard School, the Otis Art Institute, University of Southern California and the Pasadena Art Institute. Millier also was the long time art editor and critic for the Los Angeles Times. From this important position Millier was among the first to promote the growth of regional California art. His association with the California Scene Painters (also called the 'California Group') helped to establish the national reputations of such California artists as Emil Kosa, Phil Dike, Millard Sheets, Barse Miller and Rex Brandt.
Arthur Millier's first etchings and drypoints date from around 1920. They depict the back streets and the poor peoples of San Francisco. Within several years, however, he had turned primarily to the stately California landscape etchings and engravings for which he is now most highly regarded. Such fine work gained him prizes from the California Society of Etchers in both 1922 and 1928.
Arthur H. Millier was a full member of the Chicago Society of Etchers, California Society of Etchers, Print Makers' Society of California and the California Art Club.

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