Tucker Allen, America 1866 to 1939 Oil Paintings

Allen Tucker was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1866 and died in 1939. He was an architect and painter, often called the "Vincent of America" because of his strong affinity for the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh. In 1887 he graduated from Columbia University with a degree in architecture. Tucker's work was unique in that it was not categorized into any particular art style but was influenced by many.