James Hennessey

James J. Hennessey (1936–2023) was an American painter renowned for his figurative works influenced by Renaissance masters and European traditions, particularly from his time in Italy. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, he studied at Illinois Wesleyan University and earned a graduate degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, under artists like Richard Diebenkorn. He lived in Baltimore since 1965, taught until 2002, and continued painting until his death in May 2023.