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Schell, Frederic

American artist who supervised the illustration of Andrew Garran's 'Picturesque Atlas of Australasia', contributing works himself and commissioning illustrations from other artists. He had worked on 'Picturesque Canada' before being appointed to the Atlas, and was an illustrator and art director on American magazines including Harper's Weekly & Frank Leslie's Illustrated News. 

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Born
Philadelphia, PA, USA
1838
Arrived Sydney
1886
Departed Sydney
1888
Died
New York City, NY, USA
1902
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