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Artist Biography

early life and education

charles rettew sheeler junior, an american painter and photographer, was born in philadelphia in 1883. he attended the pennsylvania museum school of industrial art from 1900 to 1903, followed by a traditional training in drawing and painting at the pennsylvania academy of fine arts (1903-6). this education laid the foundation for his future success as a pioneer of precisionism.

career and influences

sheeler's early work was influenced by his travels to europe, where he developed an interest in the italian painters of the late middle ages, particularly giotto, masaccio, and piero della francesca. in 1909, he visited the paris home of michael and sarah stein, early patrons of picasso and braque, which inspired him to work in a cubist style. this exposure to various artistic movements shaped his unique precisionist approach.

photography and precisionism

sheeler taught himself photography, initially documenting local buildings for architects. he later photographed the interior of his own house, shaping its rough-hewn spaces with light and shadow. his work in photography led to the development of precisionism, a style characterized by its focus on precision and accuracy.

notable works and legacy

some of sheeler's notable works include:

stairway at the farm, doylestown, showcasing his mastery of light and composition.
photographs of local vernacular architecture, highlighting the beauty in functional design.
works featured in various exhibitions, including those at the museum of modern art (moma) and the metropolitan museum of art.

sheeler's legacy extends beyond his own work, influencing generations of artists and photographers.

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important dates:

july 16, 1883: born in philadelphia, pennsylvania
may 7, 1965: passed away in dobbs ferry, new york
references
- the metropolitan museum of art: charles sheeler (1883–1965)
- wikipedia: charles sheeler ### links from OriginalUniqueArt.com: - /en/art/list/ - https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/charles-rettew-sheeler-junior

Charles Rettew Sheeler Junior

1883 - 1965 , United States of America

Quick Facts

Full Name: Charles Rettew Sheeler Jr.
Nationality: American
Date Of Birth: 1883
Date Of Death: 1965
Place Of Birth: Philadelphia, United States of America
Notable Artworks:
- Stairway at the Farm, Doylestown
- Stacks in Celebration
- On the theme of farm buildings -2
Artistic Movement Or Style: Precisionism
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Giotto
- Masaccio
- Piero della Francesca
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Cubism']