1841 - 1914

The Life and Art of Peter Moran

Born in Bolton, United Kingdom, Peter Moran was a British-born American painter and etcher. He was the youngest of several children, including his siblings Thomas, Edward, and John, and his wife Emily Kelly. His early professional life involved an apprenticeship with the Philadelphia printing firm of Herline & Hensel, where he worked briefly as a lithographer, and he also trained as a chair painter’s apprentice. Moran developed his skills in easel painting under the guidance of his older brothers, Edward and Thomas.

Moran’s artistic focus included:

Professional Legacy and Teaching

A central figure in the Philadelphia etching revival of the 1880s, Moran was a leader in the local art community. He co-founded the Philadelphia Society of Etchers in 1880 and served as its president until 1903. His involvement in Philadelphia's art scene included memberships in the Philadelphia Sketch Club, the Philadelphia Society of Artists, and the Art Union of Philadelphia, as well as being a founding member of the Art Club of Philadelphia.

Beyond his own production, Moran dedicated thirty years to teaching. He began as a lecturer at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women in 1866 and became a full-time instructor in 1872. His teaching spanned several disciplines, including:

Pitanja i odgovori

U kojem su gradu i državi rođen/a Peter Moran?

Peter Moran rođen/a je u gradu Bolton, u United Kingdom.

Mogu li pregledavati djela umjetnika Peter Moran prema paleti boja?

Kako biste pronašli djela umjetnika Peter Moran u određenoj paleti boja, posjetite njegovu stranicu Prema paletama boja.

Kako mogu pronaći djela umjetnika Peter Moran prema određenoj temi?

Stranica Pretraživanje po ključnim riječima umjetnika Peter Moran grupirana je prema ključnim riječima njegovih djela.

Gdje se djela umjetnika Peter Moran mogu pronaći grupirana prema tehnici?

Stranica Svi mediji prikazuje djela umjetnika Peter Moran grupirana prema tehnici izrade.

Kratki kviz

Svako pitanje ima samo jedan točan odgovor.

Pitanje 1:
In which city was Peter Moran born?
Pitanje 2:
Which art movement was Peter Moran a prominent figure in during the 1880s?
Pitanje 3:
Who was Peter Moran's brother-in-law and co-founder of the Philadelphia Society of Etchers?
Pitanje 4:
What was Peter Moran's primary area of specialization in his painting?
Pitanje 5:
How long did Peter Moran's teaching career last?