19th Century

martin edgar ferrill

Born 1836 Died 1897 Works span 1883–1883

Early Life and Origins in Lansingburgh Martin Edgar Ferrill, a name perhaps unfamiliar to many, represents a fascinating corner of American folk art history. Born in either 1836 or 1837 within the northern division of Troy, New York—specifically the village of Lansingburgh—Ferrill’s roots were firmly planted in the burgeoning landscape of 19th-century America. His parents, Matthew and Eliza Ferrill, had emigrated from Ireland before 1…

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1883

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1883

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martin edgar ferrill

1836 – 1897

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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