early life and education
charles rettew sheeler junior, an american painter and photographer, was born in philadelphia in 1883. he attended the pennsylvania museum school of industrial art from 1900 to 1903, followed by a traditional training in drawing and painting at the pennsylvania academy of fine arts (1903-6). this education laid the foundation for his future success as a pioneer of precisionism.career and influences
sheeler's early work was influenced by his travels to europe, where he developed an interest in the italian painters of the late middle ages, particularly giotto, masaccio, and piero della francesca. in 1909, he visited the paris home of michael and sarah stein, early patrons of picasso and braque, which inspired him to work in a cubist style. this exposure to various artistic movements shaped his unique precisionist approach.photography and precisionism
sheeler taught himself photography, initially documenting local buildings for architects. he later photographed the interior of his own house, shaping its rough-hewn spaces with light and shadow. his work in photography led to the development of precisionism, a style characterized by its focus on precision and accuracy.notable works and legacy
some of sheeler's notable works include:- stairway at the farm, doylestown, showcasing his mastery of light and composition.
- photographs of local vernacular architecture, highlighting the beauty in functional design.
- works featured in various exhibitions, including those at the museum of modern art (moma) and the metropolitan museum of art.
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- july 16, 1883: born in philadelphia, pennsylvania
- may 7, 1965: passed away in dobbs ferry, new york
references
- the metropolitan museum of art: charles sheeler (1883–1965)
- wikipedia: charles sheeler ### links from WahooArt.com: - /en/art/list/ - https://WahooArt.com/@/charles-rettew-sheeler-junior
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Charles Rettew Sheeler Junior was born in United States of America.
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Charles Rettew Sheeler Junior was born in Philadelphia in 1883.
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Charles Rettew Sheeler Junior was born in Philadelphia, in United States of America.
