| From Philadelphia, Henry Cariss became noted for his oil paintings of figural subjects and historical subjects and for etchings. Early in his career, he was a scene painter in several Philadelphia theatres. In the history of the Philadelphia Sketch Club, of which he was a member from 1878 to his death in 1903, it is recorded that Cariss, "in his early 30s, was a most popular member of the Club, with a good singing voice, which he was always willing to inflict on social gatherings." In 1883, he w (showing 500 of 1006 characters). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subscriber Members, please Log On for artist biographies and for all services.
|
If you are not currently a member, please See Details about membership, which includes biography access, auction records, and many other features available to our day, month, or yearly Subscriber Members! | | This artist's biography is accessible freely to anyone every Friday. |
|
|