Edmund C. Coates (1816-1871) American
Birthplace/Origin: N/A
Biography/Statement:
It is believed that Edmund C. Coates lived in New York City during his active period 1837-1872. Brooklyn and New York City telephone directories from those years list him as Edward, Edmund C., E.C. and E.G. Coates.
Coates painted landscapes, portraits, marine and historical works. His paintings include landscapes of Canada and Italy though it is not known if the artist traveled to those countries or if other works inspired the scenes.
Collectors of Coates’ work include the New York Historical Society, the New York State Historical Association and the Shelburne Museum.
Credits: “A Century of American Landscapes 1812-1912” Frank S. Schwarz and Son, Philadelphia, 1986