Stella, Joseph (1877–1946)

Italian-born US painter. He was one of America's leading Futurists. His works are mostly mechanical and urban scenes, although his later paintings include tropical landscapes. His Futurist-inspired views of New York City include Brooklyn Bridge 1917–18 (Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut).

Born in Naples, Italy, Stella emigrated to the USA 1902 and studied art at the Art Students' League, New York, USA, and the New York School of Art. He exhibited at the Armory Show 1913 and with the Société Anonyme, of which he was a member.