A Life in Miniature The life of Christopher Greiner was defined by a precision that bridged the gap between the jeweler's bench and the painter's easel. Active in the mid-nineteenth century, he moved through the urban landscapes of Philadelphia and Reading, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a body of work that required a steady hand and a keen eye for the minute. His existence was brief, spanning from 1837 until his death in 1864, yet his d…