About Harry Schaare
Lived 1922 – 2008 (aged 85). Harry Schaare was an American illustrator, painter and painting.
Harry Schaare (May 23, 1922 – April 9, 2008) was an American painter whose work has primarily served the book cover and magazine illustration markets.
Schaare was born in the Jamaica area of New York City. Early on he studied architecture at New York University. He was a pilot with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In 1947 he graduated from Pratt Institute.
He did illustrations for Boys Life, Sports Illustrated, Reader's Digest, Aviation Week and several other magazines. He was the artist for a broad array of book covers in a wide variety of genres.
In 1975, he got into western art galleries, and then in 1981, moved to Arizona to continue his art.
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Who was Harry Schaare?
American artist (1922-2008)
When was Harry Schaare born?
Harry Schaare was born on 23 May 1922 in New York City.
When did Harry Schaare die?
Harry Schaare died on 9 April 2008 in Phoenix.
What was Harry Schaare's occupation?
Harry Schaare was an illustrator, painter and painting.
What nationality was Harry Schaare?
Harry Schaare was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Schaare. https://biography.guide/harry-schaare/
MLA: "Harry Schaare." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-schaare/.
Chicago: "Harry Schaare." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-schaare/.
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