Leon Alaric Shafer

Leon Alaric Shafer (1866, Geneseo, Illinois–1940) was an American painter, etcher and illustrator.[1]

Shafer was born in Illinois,[2] but spent most of his life living in New Rochelle, New York.[1]

He exhibited his work at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1897 and 1905.[2]

Illustrations

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  Harper's Weekly, 24 May 1902, featuring the destruction of Saint-Pierre, Martinique
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  The Argosy, March 1910
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  Illustration for Tam o' the Scoots, 1919

Posters

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  Spirit of 1917
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  Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan
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  Sunday Herald Poster, 1896
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  Sunday Herald poster, 1897

References

1. Gary, Yves. "Shafer, Leon Alaric (1866 - 1940) USA (1+4)". www.america-scoop.com. Yves Gary. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
2. "L A Shafer - Artist, Fine Art Prices, Auction Records for L A Shafer". www.askart.com. askART. Retrieved 19 March 2020.