Daniel Garber

American, 1880-1958

Daniel Garber was an American late Impressionist painter known for his natural landscapes and finely observed figural works. Born in Indiana in 1880, Garber studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati before continuing his education at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where he would later become a respected teacher and mentor. 

Garber’s mature work is marked by the use of pastels, bright colors, and a masterful handling of light—qualities that reflect his deep engagement with the French Impressionists. Though rooted in academic training, his painting embraced the expressive potential of color and light, often depicting the natural beauty of the Delaware River Valley. 

As a central figure of the Pennsylvania Impressionist movement, Garber brought a refined, almost architectural quality to his compositions, setting his work apart within the American Impressionist tradition. 

His paintings have been exhibited in major institutions including the Allentown Art Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Today, Garber remains a significant figure in American art history, admired for his technical command and poetic vision.