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carl r krafft

Born 1884 Died 1938 Works span 1915–1925

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Carl Rudolph Krafft, born in Reading, Ohio, in 1884, possessed an early inclination towards the visual arts, a path initially steered by his Lutheran pastor father’s aspirations for him to enter the ministry. However, a burgeoning interest in commercial art and evening classes at the Chicago Art Institute soon redirected his focus. This formative period in Chicago, a vibrant hub of artistic activ…

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1915

first work

1925

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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carl r krafft

1884 – 1938

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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