Charles Sheeler

American artist (1883-1965)
Person human Q624868
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Charles Sheeler

Summary

Charles Sheeler is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on July 16, 1883[3]. He died in Dobbs Ferry[4]. He died on May 7, 1965[5]. He worked as a painter[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], sculptor[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Sheeler's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Charles Sheeler passed away in Dobbs Ferry[4].
  • Charles Sheeler was born on July 16, 1883[3].
  • Charles Sheeler died on May 7, 1965[5].
  • Charles Sheeler is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].
  • Among Charles Sheeler's spouses was Musya Sheeler[13].
  • Charles Sheeler held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Charles Sheeler worked as a painter[6].
  • Charles Sheeler's professions included photographer[7].
  • Charles Sheeler's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Charles Sheeler's professions included sculptor[9].
  • Charles Sheeler worked as a film director[10].
  • Charles Sheeler worked as an architectural draftsperson[15].
  • Charles Sheeler's field of work was modern art[16].
  • Charles Sheeler's education included a stint at The University of the Arts[17].
  • Charles Sheeler was educated at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Sheeler is Suspended Power[19].
  • Charles Sheeler was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[20].
  • Charles Sheeler is recorded as male[21].
  • Charles Sheeler's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Charles Sheeler is associated with the Precisionism movement[23].
  • Charles Sheeler's genre is figurative art[24].
  • Charles Sheeler's Commons category is recorded as Charles Sheeler[25].
  • Charles Sheeler's family name is recorded as Sheeler[26].
  • Charles Sheeler's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Sheeler's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on July 16, 1883[3].

Education

Educated at The University of the Arts[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1987[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[18], an art museum[32], in United States[33], founded in 1805[34], headquartered in Philadelphia[35]. Charles Sheeler studied under Thomas Pollock Anshutz[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], sculptor[9], film director[10], and architectural draftsperson[15]. Charles Sheeler's field of work was modern art[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Sheeler is Suspended Power[19].

Personal Life

Among Charles Sheeler's spouses was Musya Sheeler[13].

Death and Burial

Charles Sheeler died on May 7, 1965[5]. He passed away in Dobbs Ferry[4]. He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Sheeler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Comfort[39], a writer[40], 1900–1994[41], of Canada[42], awarded the Officer of the Order of Canada[43], specialised in painting[44].

FAQs

Where was Charles Sheeler born?

Charles Sheeler was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Charles Sheeler die?

Charles Sheeler died in Dobbs Ferry[4].

Who was Charles Sheeler married to?

Charles Sheeler's spouses include Musya Sheeler[13].

What did Charles Sheeler do for work?

Charles Sheeler worked as painter[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], sculptor[9], and film director[10].

Where did Charles Sheeler go to school?

Charles Sheeler was educated at The University of the Arts[17] and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[18].

Who did Charles Sheeler influence?

Charles Sheeler has been cited as an influence by Charles Comfort[39].

References

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  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Geni.com. Retrieved . geni.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . metmuseum.org. Retrieved . metmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . metmuseum.org. metmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6h ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, photographer, draftsperson +3
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  2. 19d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum +29
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