James Marion Shull

36 works by James Marion Shull (American, 1872–1948) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

James Marion Shull (1872–1948) was an American botanist known for his iris and daylily cultivars and botanical illustrations. Shull came from a family that produced several prominent biologists. His brothers included the plant physiologist Charles Albert Shull, professor at the University of Chicago and founding editor-in-chief of Plant Physiology; the geneticist George Harrison Shull of Princeton University, known for pioneering work on heterosis in maize; and the zoologist Aaron Franklin Shull, a professor at the University of Michigan who worked on genetics and evolution.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of James Marion Shull's work on the site falls under Flowers (114).

By movement, it's catalogued as Academic (114).

Culture: American (114).

By orientation: 36 landscape, 77 portrait, 1 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1910 to 1941.

Other American artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Charles Dana Gibson — 1,164 artworks
• Winslow Homer — 1,106 artworks
• James Abbott McNeill Whistler — 876 artworks
• John Singer Sargent — 689 artworks
• Joseph Pennell — 673 artworks
• Udo Keppler — 629 artworks
• James McNeill Whistler — 609 artworks
• Thomas Nast — 478 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

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Frequently asked questions

How many James Marion Shull artworks does Archive Lane have?

36 public-domain artworks by James Marion Shull are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was James Marion Shull?

James Marion Shull is catalogued as American (born 1872, died 1948).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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