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Alfred Henry Maurer was the son of Louis Maurer, a German immigrant and noted American illustrator/lithographer. Some of his mid-19th century politcal illustrations are archived on CIH. His work reflected a passion for new homeland and American values. His son became a moderist artist. Alfred was born in New York City (1868). His father by this time with a partner had founded a commercial lithography business. Alfred had to quit school and work at his father's company. Eventually he was able tyo contine his studies. He studied both sculpting (John Quincy Adams Ward) and painting (William Merritt Chase). Maurer went to Paris (1897). Here he immersed himself in great master works. He joined a circle of American and French modernist artists. He began studying at the Academie Julian, but was not happy there. He primarily devoted himself copying work in the Louvre. He began working like his father in a conventional, realist style. Gradually he developed an impresionist, modernist style. He exhibited his work in avant-garde circles, both internationally and when he trurned home New York City. He was active during the early-20th century. He achieved limited critical or commercial success. He committed suiside shortly after the death of his father. While his paintings were little recognized in his life, they are today admired by many critics.
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