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christopher high shearer
19th Century
19th Century

christopher high shearer

Born 1846 Died 1926 Works span 1895–1895

Christopher High Shearer: Painter of Appalachian Majesty Christopher High Shearer (1846 – 1926) stands as a pivotal figure in American landscape painting, particularly renowned for his monumental depictions of the Smoky Mountains and Allegheny Highlands. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Shearer’s artistic journey began amidst the formative influences of Francis Daniel Devlan and John Heyl Raser, two prominent artists who instilled in hi…

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1895
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1895
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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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