About Harvey Harris
Lived 1915 – 1999 (aged 83–84). Harvey Harris was an American painter.
Harvey Sherman Harris (August 31, 1915 in Hartford, Connecticut - March 13, 1999 in Hartford) was an American artist and art professor. His art combined elements of Realism (arts) and Abstract Expressionism.
Early life and education
Harris was a son of Abraham Sherry Harris and Beatrice Sherman Harris.
In 1940, he moved to Kansas City and studied under Thomas Hart Benton (painter) at the Kansas City Art Institute. From his studio, he produced "hundreds of pieces per year."
His works "feature abstraction and figurative pieces. His iconic style created dense compositions packed with patterned figures created from dots and quick brushstrokes." "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Illustration" "Standing Horse," 1966 "G.I. Basketball" and "G.I. Boxing," 1943. "Original studies for murals proposed for Fort Dix, New Jersey."
Book illustrations for The City Alphabet Book (circa 1940s)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harvey Harris?
American painter and art professor
When was Harvey Harris born?
Harvey Harris was born in 1915.
When did Harvey Harris die?
Harvey Harris died in 1999.
What was Harvey Harris's occupation?
Harvey Harris was a painter.
What nationality was Harvey Harris?
Harvey Harris was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harvey Harris. https://biography.guide/harvey-harris/
MLA: "Harvey Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harvey-harris/.
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