Art
Walter Shirlaw painted himself in 1878, capturing a moment of personal reflection. As a celebrated artist and teacher, Shirlaw embodied the mobile, ambitious spirit of America's transportation era—traveling between cities for work and constantly moving forward in his career.
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You step into the studio. Daylight falls across Shirlaw's face as he turns from the canvas to meet your gaze. His hand rests near his palette, still ready to work. For a moment, artist and viewer are alone together in the quiet intensity of observation.
Reflect
When you look at yourself—in a mirror, a photo, a reflection—what do you notice first?