Edward Harper: Artist In The 1920's

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Throughout the 1920's, art, through dancing, singing, painting, photographing and acting became a pastime and provided individualized entertainment and lively joy for those of the time. Many had the ability to discover passions that were previously unavailable for everyone to explore, due to the need to be working harsh hours to provide for their families. Edward Harper became immersed in art, with a simple beginning of an illustrator. He was born in 1882, from small town Upper Nyack in the state New York. He took interest in art from a very young age, and would draw extremely well at a young age. His strict, religious, but caring parents were able to support him, and they sent him to school to become an illustrator, as it was the most realistic

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