About L. A. Shafer
Lived 1866 – 1940 (aged 73). L. A. Shafer was an American painter, etcher, illustrator and designer.
Leon Alaric Shafer (1866, Geneseo, Illinois–1940) was an American painter, etcher and illustrator.
Shafer was born in Illinois, but spent most of his life living in New Rochelle, New York.
He exhibited his work at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1897 and 1905.
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Who was L. A. Shafer?
American painter, etcher and illustrator (1866–1940)
When was L. A. Shafer born?
L. A. Shafer was born on 17 November 1866.
When did L. A. Shafer die?
L. A. Shafer died on 19 April 1940.
What was L. A. Shafer's occupation?
L. A. Shafer was a painter, etcher, illustrator and designer.
What nationality was L. A. Shafer?
L. A. Shafer was American.
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