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Alfred Henry Maurer
Early Life and Training Alfred Henry Maurer, born in New York City on April 21, 1868, entered a world where artistic expression was viewed with considerable skepticism by his father, Louis Maurer, a successful lithographer. This familial tension, ironically, fueled the young Alfred’s burgeoning passion for art. His early years were spent working in his father's lithographic firm, a practical experience that nonetheless ignited within
him a deep yearning for creative pursuits beyond the confines of commercial illustration. At sixteen, he made the bold decision to leave school, embarking on a path that would ultimately lead him to Paris and a radical transformation of his artistic vision. A poignant self-portrait from this early Parisian period captures a youthful optimism—a sense of burgeoning confidence and a willingness to embrace the unknown. It’s a testament to…