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American painter

Samuel Halpert (1884 in Białystok, Russia – 1930 in Detroit, Michigan) was an American painter.

Early days

Halpert's family migrated to New York City in 1890.

Oil on canvas.

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American, Houses and Trees Mirrored in Lake, Signed and dated S. HALPERT 11 (ll) Oil on canvas stretched.

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His father's preoccupation with religious devotion necessitated that Halpert sell Jewish newspapers, books and candy after school to help support the family. At the Neighborhood Guild, later called University Settlement House, he met Jacob Epstein, who gave him his first instruction in drawing.

Halpert studied with Henry McBride at The Educational Alliance from around 1898 to 1902. Beginning in 1899, the young artist also attended the National Academy of Design for three years, and left for France in 1902.

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Travel in Europe

Halpert spent his first year in Paris studying under Leon Bonnat at the École des Beaux-Arts. However, upon seeing the work of the Post-Impressionists he left the academy to study independently and to travel.

Halpert painted numerous scenes of Paris,