Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

(1863–1930) amerikansk målare

Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (USA, 1863–1930) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Jean Leon Gerome Ferris belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.

Jean Leon Gerome Ferris was born in Philadelphia and died in Philadelphia. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris trained at Académie Julian and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris studied under William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

One of the best-known works is ‘The Fall of New Amsterdam’. The works belong mainly to the genres history painting and Orientalism. The catalogue has 7 works by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris with free images. The dated works span the years 1754–1920. Works by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris are held by Reading Public Museum and Independence Hall.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Otto Reiniger, Hermann Pleuer, Richard F. Outcault, Sem, and Jessie Willcox Smith.

• Post-Impressionism and Symbolism