Charles S. Graham

1852 - 1911

Quick facts

  • Top 3 works:
    • The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge, May 30. From Harper
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from Grand View Avenue
  • Museums on this site:
    • Brooklyn Museum
    • University of Pittsburgh Library System
  • Lifespan: 59 years
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Died: 1911
  • Top-ranked work: The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge, May 30. From Harper

early life and career

charles s. graham, an american artist, was born in rock island, illinois in 1852. with no formal training as an artist, graham's early career began as a topographer for the northern pacific railway in idaho and montana during the 1870s. this experience likely influenced his later work as a scenic artist.

artistic journey

graham's artistic journey took a significant turn when he became a scenic artist for hooley's theater in chicago, followed by stints at several new york city theaters. in 1877, he joined harper & brothers, illustrating the american west for harper's weekly. his work led to a series of articles on the new south in 1886 and later as a freelancer, contributing to harper's, the century magazine, collier's, and the new york herald.

artistic style and notable works

graham's method shifted from pencil drawing and watercolor painting to oil painting around the 1890s. as the official artist of the world's columbian exposition in chicago in 1893, graham's work was showcased on a national stage.

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In what year was Christian Krohg born?
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Christian Krohg served as the director and first professor at which institution?
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What nationality was Christian Krohg?

Norwegian

How many of Charles S. Graham's paintings are on ArtsDot.com?

2

When and where was Charles S. Graham born?

1852, Rock Island, United States of America

Where is Charles S. Graham from?

United States of America

What art period did Charles S. Graham belong to?

19th Century

Who is Charles S. Graham?

early life and career charles s. graham, an american artist, was born in rock island, illinois in 1852. with no formal training as an artist, graham's early career began as a topographer for the northern pacific railway in idaho and montana during the 1870s. this experience likely influenced his later work as a scenic artist. artistic journey graham's artistic journey took a significant turn when he became a scenic artist for hooley's theater in chicago, followed by stints at several new york ci

What are other names Charles S. Graham is known by?

Charles Graham

Christian Krohg served as the director and first professor at which institution?

Norwegian Academy of Arts

What is the top-ranked painting by Charles S. Graham on ArtsDot.com?

The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge, May 30. From Harper

In what year was Christian Krohg born?

1852