Morris Walton Leader was born in Marshall, Texas, in 1877. He died in Austin, Texas, where he had lived since he was a young boy. He studied with San Antonio Artists Harry Anthony DeYoung, P.L. Hohnstedt, as well as many other listed Texas Artists. He specialized in Texas Landscapes, mostly near Austin. He did many creek scenes, especially in the Austin Area. His paintings were exhibited at the Witte Museum in the early 1930s. He also showed his work in the Texas Artists Circuit Exhibition, as well as in many other venues. During 1913-1917, Leader engaged in independent study in New York City and attended the Art Institute of Chicago.
Oil on canvas, 24” x 29.5”, overall size is32” x 37.5”, signed lower right., c. 1940s
