Edwin Megargee

Edwin Megargee (1883 - March 13, 1958) was an American animal painter, illustrator and author. He did portraits of dogs, horses and cattle, and he authored several books.

Edwin Megargee
Born	1883 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	March 13, 1958 New York City, U.S.
Education	Georgetown University Drexel University Art Students League of New York
Occupation	Painter
Spouse(s)	Jean Inglee Esther Kimball
Children	1 son
Relatives	Lon Megargee (cousin)

Soemmerring's Copper Pheasant by Edwin Megargee.

Early life

Megargee was born in 1883 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][2] He attended Georgetown University, Drexel University, and the Art Students League of New York.[1][2]

Career

Megargee was an animal painter.[1][2] He specialized in portraits of award-winning dogs and thoroughbred horses.[1][2] He also did paintings of cattle.[1]

Megargee authored and illustrated books about dogs.[3] He was the chairman of the library committee and a judge for the American Kennel Club.[1]

Personal life and death

Megargee was married twice. After he divorce Jean Inglee, he married Esther Kimball.[2] He had a son, Edwin I. Megargee.[1] He resided at 159 East 37th Street in Manhattan, New York City.[1]

Megargee died on March 13, 1958 in New York City, at age 75.[1][2][3]

Selected works

• Megargee, Edwin (1942). Dogs. New York: Harper. OCLC 368078.
• Megargee, Edwin (1946). Horses. New York: J. Messner. OCLC 2831614.
• Megargee, Edwin (1954). The Dog Dictionary. New York: Grossett & Dunlap. OCLC 1867356.

References

1. "Edwin Megargee, 75, Animal Painter, Dies". The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 14, 1958. p. 15. Retrieved December 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Edwin Megargee Dies; Famed Animal Painter". The Courier-News. Bridgewater, New Jersey. March 14, 1958. p. 17. Retrieved December 9, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Edwin Megargee". Daily News. New York City. March 14, 1958. p. 51. Retrieved December 9, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.