After the 1921 death of his wife, Merton lived in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, then in Bermuda. Throughout his career, Merton exhibited his paintings, with varying degrees of success. After returning to Europe during 1923, Owen Merton was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists.
After the death of his spouse in 1921, Merton resided in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Bermuda. Throughout his career, he displayed his paintings with varying degrees of success. In 1923, following a return to Europe, Owen Merton was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists.