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Henry Keller
Early Life, Family and Training Henry Keller was born on April 3, 1869, in Cleveland, United States. His roots were tied to the land; his family home was originally a farmhouse owned by his father, a structure that stood before Cleveland grew into a city. He was raised by German-born parents, and his upbringing was shaped by the steady, disciplined habits often associated with his heritage. He lived a regular life, avoiding the common
vices of his contemporaries, such as smoking, which many of his peers relied upon to sustain their creative temperament. His formal education began in Cleveland, where he first learned to observe the world. Seeking a deeper understanding of his craft, he traveled to Munich to continue his studies. This period of training abroad provided him with a technical foundation that would define his later work. He returned to Ohio, carrying the…