John Emil Berninger: A Pennsylvania Impressionist Born: December 13, 1896, Allentown, Pennsylvania Died: July 16, 1981, Allentown, Pennsylvania Nationality: American Movement: Pennsylvania Impressionism Known for: Landscape painting, snow scenes, depictions of the Lehigh Valley Early Life and Education Berninger was born into a family that valued art and culture in Allentown. He began painting in oil from his early teens. Significant influences included Orlando Gray Wales and Arlington Nelson Lindenmuth. A pivotal moment was attending Walter Emerson Baum's first class…