Wagner, Fred – American Artist

Fred Wagner (1864 to 1940)

A student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Wagner later painted portraits whil living in San Antonio, Texas and Los Angeles. When he returned to Philadelphia in 1902 Wagner took a teaching job at the Philadelphia Academy, and also taught at his own art school.

Wagner is recognized as one of the first Pennsylvania Impressionists to paint Bucks County and Chester County landscapes. He won acclaim for his depictions of railroad scenes.

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