Frank Nuderscher

Frank Bernard Nuderscher was an American illustrator, muralist, and painter of the American Impressionism style. He was called the dean of St. Louis artists for his leadership in the Missouri art community.

Nuderscher was born in St. Louis, the son of a successful building contractor. His father wanted him to join the family business, but Nuderscher always had an interest in art. Legend has it that Nudersher finally convinced his father to support his aspirations when at agehe earned two dollars sketching a basrelief for a stonemason, therefore convincing his father that he could earn a living as an artist.

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