John W. Alexander
John White Alexander, born in 1856 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, was a prominent American painter and illustrator celebrated for his captivating portraits and figure compositions. Beginning his career as a political illustrator in New York, Alexander later moved to Europe, where he studied in Munich and Paris, deeply absorbing the influences of the burgeoning Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. His work, characterized by its elegant, flowing lines and rich color palette, gained international acclaim. Alexander was an influential member of various art societies, including the National Academy of Design. He served as its president before his death in 1915, leaving a lasting impact on American art.