A Luminary of American Art: The Life and Legacy of John La Farge John La Farge, born in New York City in 1835 to wealthy French Roman Catholic parents, emerged as a pivotal figure in the evolution of late 19th and early 20th-century American art. His journey was one of constant exploration and innovation, spanning painting, mural design, stained glass artistry, interior decoration, and insightful writing on his travels—particularly those to Asia. Raised bilingually, La Farge’s upbringing instilled in him a cosmopolitan sensibility that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. He initially…