Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
a life dedicated to art and craftsmanship frederick william harer, an american painter, sculptor, and etcher, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exceptional skill as a gilder and framemaker. born in blossburg, pennsylvania, on november 15, 1879, harer's life was a testament to his dedication to craftsmanship and the arts. early life and education harer's early exposure to the world of cabinetry, under the guidance of hi
s successful cabinetmaker father, laid the foundation for his future. following his father's passing, harer inherited his tools, which would later become a crucial part of his journey as an artist. he pursued formal education at the pennsylvania museum school of industrial arts and the pennsylvania academy of the fine arts (1900-1903 and 1908-1910), where he was mentored by renowned artists thomas anschutz and william merritt chase. ae…
