1826 - 1904

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  • Died: 1904
  • Top 3 works:
    • View of Jerusalem
    • Eagle Cliff, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
    • Jerusalem
  • Works on this site: 3
  • Top-ranked work: View of Jerusalem
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Born: 1826, Glasgow, United Kingdom

A Life of Diverse Pursuits

James Fairman was a Scottish-born American landscape painter, art teacher, art critic, and military officer. Born in Glasgow, United Kingdom, he immigrated to the United States with his mother after the early death of his father, Laurenz Fehrman. After showing an aptitude for drawing, he attended evening classes at the National Academy of Design and later worked as an apprentice at Harper & Brothers publishing in Manhattan.

His life was marked by significant involvement in various public spheres. He was active in the Abolitionist movement and was elected to a school board committee in New York. During the Civil War, he served as a military officer, holding the rank of Colonel in the 96th New York Volunteer Infantry before resigning in September 1862.

Artistic Travels and Later Years

Fairman's artistic journey took him across the globe. After participating in exhibits at the National Academy and the American Watercolor Society, he traveled through Europe, spending time in Palestine, Düsseldorf, Paris, and London. He also spent time in Chicago and taught in Olivet, Michigan, before returning to New York.

His body of work includes:

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可以按心情浏览 James Fairman 的作品吗?

James Fairman 的 情境空间 汇集了该艺术家的多件作品,并按心情分类呈现。

James Fairman 的创作时期属于哪个历史阶段?

James Fairman 的创作活跃于 19th Century 时期,这一时期确立了艺术家在艺术史上的地位。

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题目 1:
Where was James Fairman born?
题目 2:
What was Fairman's occupation during the Civil War?
题目 3:
In which city did Fairman die in 1904?
题目 4:
Which art movement or school attracted Fairman to Düsseldorf in 1872?
题目 5:
What did Fairman describe as his 'revelation' after visiting London in 1851?