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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from Grand View Avenue (1892) by Charles S. Graham

1892 · University of Pittsburgh Library System, Pittsburgh

A vintage 1892 engraving by Charles S. Graham captures a panoramic industrial view of Pittsburgh from Grand View Avenue featuring bustling steamboats and historic architecture, inviting you to explore this era.

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 2 artworks by Charles S. Graham
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The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge, May 30. From Harper

Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn

Witness 'The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge' by Charles Graham – a stark black & white engraving capturing a pivotal moment in history. Explore this impactful Harper’s Weekly illustration.

View the most popular artwork of Charles S. Graham ranked #2: The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge, May 30. From Harper

Art Movement: Journalistic Illustration
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 2 artworks by Charles S. Graham
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The artist

Charles S. Graham

1852 – 1911

Quick facts

Museums on APSBrooklyn Museum, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Works on APS2
Born1852, Rock Island, United States of America
Died1911
Top-ranked workPittsburgh, Pennsylvania from Grand View Avenue
Also known asCharles Graham

Biography

early life and career

charles s. graham, an american artist, was born in rock island, illinois in 1852. with no formal training as an artist, graham's early career began as a topographer for the northern pacific railway in idaho and montana during the 1870s. this experience likely influenced his later work as a scenic artist.

artistic journey

graham's artistic journey took a significant turn when he became a scenic artist for hooley's theater in chicago, followed by stints at several new york city theaters. in 1877, he joined harper & brothers, illustrating the american west for harper's weekly. his work led to a series of articles on the new south in 1886 and later as a freelancer, contributing to harper's, the century magazine, collier's, and the new york herald.

artistic style and notable works

graham's method shifted from pencil drawing and watercolor painting to oil painting around the 1890s. as the official artist of the world's columbian exposition in chicago in 1893, graham's work was showcased on a national stage.

notable works:
- the american west series (1877)
- new south articles (1886)
- oil paintings of the 1890s
museums and collections:
- WahooArt's charles s. graham collection
- harper & brothers archives
legacy and later life
charles graham died in new york city on august 9, 1911, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering work in american art. his contributions to the development of scenic art and his documentation of the american west remain significant.
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Questions & Answers

What other names is Charles S. Graham known by?

Charles S. Graham appears under the alternate names Charles Graham.

In which historical period did Charles S. Graham work?

Charles S. Graham worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Can I browse Charles S. Graham's works by color palette?

Charles S. Graham's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

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