Charles Herbert Moore

Charles Herbert Moore was an American artist born on April 10, 1840, in New York City, and he passed away on February 15, 1930, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Moore was associated with the American Pre-Raphaelite movement, which emphasized meticulous detail and vibrant color, drawing inspiration from the English Pre-Raphaelites. He was a prominent figure in the art world not only for his landscape paintings but also for his significant contributions to art education. Moore served as the first director of the Harvard University Art Museums and was a professor of art at Harvard, where he influenced a generation of students. His work and teachings helped to elevate the status of art history and appreciation in American academia.