christian schussele
19th Century
19th Century

christian schussele

Born 1820 Works span 1861–1864

Christian Schussele: A Pioneer of American Realism Christian Schussele (1824 – 1879) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of American art, recognized primarily for his groundbreaking role in establishing drawing and painting instruction at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), but also celebrated for his prolific output of portraits and genre paintings that captured the spirit of mid-century America. Born in Guebwiller, A…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1861
first work
1864
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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