James Scripps Booth
1888–1954 (age 66)
Artist and engineer
Biography
James Scripps Booth was born in 1888 into the Detroit family behind The Evening News and used that fertile environment to explore art, engineering, and the interplay between them. A painter, sculptor, and critic, he produced luminous portraits and landscapes while simultaneously inventing graceful, forward-looking automobile prototypes that reflected his fascination with mechanics and aesthetics.
He brought the same visionary spirit to his friendships and to the local arts community, championing young creatives and capturing both the city and countryside in his work; he now rests at Greenwood Cemetery, where admirers continue to celebrate his inventive mind and generous encouragement.