William Harnett

Biography

William Harnett, born in 1848, was celebrated for still-life paintings that captured everyday objects with luminous clarity, inviting viewers to pause and treasure small delights. His work earned admiration for its meticulous detail and the reverence he showed ordinary tools and fruits.

Though he died in 1892, his canvases still hang in galleries and homes, and Cathedral Cemetery now keeps his grave as a quiet homage to the beauty he brought forth.