19th Century

jacob hart lazarus

Born 1822 Died 1891 Works span 1837–1877

Jacob Hart Lazarus: A Portraitist of Victorian New York Jacob Hart Lazarus (1822 – 1891) emerged as a prominent figure in the artistic landscape of late nineteenth-century New York City, leaving behind a legacy characterized by exquisite portraiture and a masterful command of color and design. Born into a family of eight children in Greenwich Village, Lazarus’s formative years were shaped by exposure to intellectual ferment and burgeo…

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1837

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1877

last work

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jacob hart lazarus

1822 – 1891

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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