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Alfred Henry Maurer: A Life in Modern Art Alfred Henry Maurer, a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in the early development of American Modernism. Born in New York City on April 21, 1868, Maurer’s artistic journey was shaped by a complex interplay of familial expectations and an unwavering passion for innovation – a tension that ultimately defined his life and work. His
father, a successful lithographer, held traditional views about art, ironically fueling the young Maurer's desire to break free from convention. Early in his life, Maurer’s artistic pursuits were largely self-directed. At sixteen, he abandoned formal schooling to join his father’s lithographic firm, gaining valuable practical skills but simultaneously nurturing a yearning for creative expression. This period is poignantly captured in…