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john elder, john a. elder, j. a. elder
19th Century
19th Century

john elder, john a. elder, j. a. elder

Born 1833 Died 1895 Works span 1873–1876

John Elder (1833 – 1895): A Visionary Landscape Painter of Virginia John Elder, also known as John Adams Elder or J.A. Elder, was a prolific American painter born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1833. His artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning landscape movement of the mid-nineteenth century, establishing him as one of Virginia’s most celebrated artists and securing his place within the broader canon of American art history. Gro…

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dated works
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chapters
1873
first work
1876
last work
Chronological Journey

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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