Recognized for his contribution to America's impressionist landscapes, Adolph Shulz's renderings are noted for their soft palate and delicate atmosphere.

Born in Delavan, Wisconsin, Shulz began his artistic pursuits under Albert McCoy, a commercial artist. Later at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1887, he studied under John Vanderpoel. He was recognized as one of Vanderpoel's brightest and most talented students. In addition, Shulz studied at the Art Students League and in 1893 in Paris.

In 1900 after reading an article in a Chicago newspaper about the untouched beauty of Brown County, Indiana, he set off to investigate the area by train and buggy. Impressed with the beauty of the area, Shulz lured twenty-five of his contemporaries to investigate the area.

Later in his career, Shulz was drawn to the beauty of Florida's wetlands. The landscape of the area was a natural setting to explore his penchant for serenity. Shulz is recognized as an outstanding American artist, with the ". . . technical quality and consistency to take his place among the very best known American impressionist landscape artists."

Biography courtesy of The Charleston Renaissance Gallery, www.antiquesandfineart.com/charleston