Joseph Stella was an Italian-born painter of the early 20th century, best known for his iconic images of the Brooklyn Bridge. He was born on June 13, 1877 and created major works such as Battle of Lights, Coney Island; American Landscape; and Old Brooklyn Bridge. His works are still celebrated today for their vivid depictions of the bridge and the surrounding area.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)
Some Joseph Stella images
About
Best remembered for his images of the Brooklyn Bridge, this early 20th-century Painter created such major works as Battle of Lights, Coney Island; American Landscape; and Old Brooklyn Bridge.
Before Fame
Early in his career, he trained at both the New York School of Art and the Art Students League.
Trivia
During the 1930s, he was employed by the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project.
Family Life
Born Giuseppe Michele Stella, he spent his childhood in Muro Lucano, Italy, and relocated to New York City, U.S.A. in his early twenties.
Associated With
While attending author Gertrude Stein's Paris salon, Stella met many of his artistic contemporaries and became firmly entrenched in the Futurism and Precisionism movements.