Charles Waterhouse (artist)

Charles Waterhouse
Waterhouse at the Salmagundi Club in 2008.
Born(1924-09-22)September 22, 1924
Columbus, Georgia
United States
DiedNovember 16, 2013(2013-11-16) (aged 89)
Toms River, New Jersey
United States
EducationNewark School of Fine & Industrial Art
Known forPainting, illustrating & sculpting
AwardsMarine Corps Artist in Residence[1]
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart Medal
Patron(s)U. S. Marine Corps

Charles H. Waterhouse (September 22, 1924 – November 16, 2013) was an American painter, illustrator and sculptor renowned for using United States Marine Corps historical themes as the motif for his works. His art spans subjects from Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the U. S. Marines to present day topics.[1] Throughout his career, he created over 500 pieces for the Marine Corps art collection.[2]

  1. ^ a b Third Marine Division Association, Inc. CALTRAP, vol. 52, no. 2 (March/April 2008), p. 1, 6 & 10.
  2. ^ Marine Corps League. "USMC Museum Receives Col. Charles H. Waterhouse Art Collection", Semper Fi magazine, vol. 68, no. 5, Sep/Oct 2012, pp. 18 and 20.