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Adam Lehr Art

American, 1853-1924
Known primarily as a still-life and landscape painter, Adam Lehr was born in Cleveland (Cuyahoga County), Ohio, on November 1, 1853. The son of John Lehr, a German-born shoemaker, he worked in his youth for a house painter, then found a more "artistic" job in 1872 with James Chubb, a sign and ornamental painter. In 1874, De Scott Evans accepted him as a pupil, and a year or two later he began attending Archibald M. Willard's evening sketch classes at the Cleveland Art Club. Progressing rapidly under Willard's guidance, he soon left Chubb's employ to decorate steamboats for Willard's brother, Charles A. Willard. In 1880, with financial assistance from Alexander Gunn, a Cleveland iron merchant, Lehr studied at the Art Students League in New York City, and after his return in 1881 he exhibited regularly with the Art Club, the Brush and Palette Club, the Water Color Society of Cleveland and, from 1913 to 1923, the Cleveland Society of Artists. Although by the standards of the day he enjoyed a successful career as a professional artist, he supplemented his income as late as 1898 by painting signs. He died in Cleveland on November 29, 1924.
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Still-Life of Apples, Early 20th Century Cleveland School Artist
Still-Life of Apples, Early 20th Century Cleveland School Artist

Still-Life of Apples, Early 20th Century Cleveland School Artist

By Adam Lehr

Located in Beachwood, OH

Adam Lehr (American, 1853-1924) Still-Life of Apples, 1901 Oil on canvas laid on panel Signed and dated lower left 12 x 20 inches 20 x 28 inches, framed Known primarily as a still-l...

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Early 1900s Adam Lehr Art

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Oil

Les Gros Prunes, plums still life
Les Gros Prunes, plums still life

Les Gros Prunes, plums still life

By Adam Lehr

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Early 20th Century Landscape with Haystacks, Cleveland School Artist
Early 20th Century Landscape with Haystacks, Cleveland School Artist

Early 20th Century Landscape with Haystacks, Cleveland School Artist

By Adam Lehr

Located in Beachwood, OH

Adam Lehr (American, 1853-1924) Haystacks, 1918 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 25 x 32 inches 35 x 42 inches, framed Known primarily as a still-life and landscape painte...

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Zoar, Ohio Landscape w/ Tree, Early 20th Century Midwest Town
Zoar, Ohio Landscape w/ Tree, Early 20th Century Midwest Town

Zoar, Ohio Landscape w/ Tree, Early 20th Century Midwest Town

By Adam Lehr

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Adam Lehr (American, 1853-1924) Zoar Landscape Oil on board Signed lower right 20.75 x 27.75 inches 30 x 37 inches, framed Known primarily as a still-life and landscape painter, Ada...

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Early 20th Century Adam Lehr Art

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