A Life in Lines and Light Born in Galatia Township, John Barber lived a life shaped by the quiet observation of the people and scenes around him. His early years in the United States provided a foundation for a career that would eventually span both the fine arts and the world of illustration. He possessed a keen eye for the human form, a skill that would define much of his output as he moved through the early decades of the twentieth century. His development as a painter was deeply influenced by the guidance of significant mentors. Under the tutelage of Robert Henri and André Lhote, Barber l…