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Otto Henry Bacher
American artist
Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, , Cleveland - August 16, , Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations.
He also painted oils in a variety of genres.
Otto Henry Bacher.
Biography
Early life
He was born to a family of German descent. After attending the public schools, he went to work as a decorative painter in mansions and on ships. In , he was able to begin formal art studies with De Scott Evans, who specialized in still-lifes.[1] Shortly after, he became one of the first members of the "Art Club", founded by Archibald Willard.[2] He also spent a brief period at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Upon returning he met a painter newly arrived in Ohio from Massachusetts, Willis Seaver Adams, and they became associates. When Adams helped create the Cleveland Academy of Fine Arts, he had Bacher appointed to the governing board.
About this time, he also began to study etching with S
