A Life Etched in Urban Reality Jerome Myers, born in Petersburg, Virginia, in 1867, was far more than simply a painter; he was a keen observer and chronicler of the American urban experience at a pivotal moment in its history. His life story, shaped by early hardship and constant relocation due to his father’s absences, profoundly influenced his artistic vision. This itinerant upbringing instilled within him an acute sensitivity to the struggles and resilience of those living on the margins – a theme that would become a cornerstone of his work. His brother, Gustavus Myers, forged a distingui…