Jefferson David Chalfant

Jefferson David Chalfant first established himself as a fine artist in Wilmington, Delaware; he continued his studies at the Académie Julian in Paris with the French painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau. A meticulous painter of illusionistic still-life paintings, his depictions of dollar bills and postage stamps were occasionally perceived as perfect forgeries. In addition to his work as a painter, Chalfant also patented several inventions, including a bike seat and a type-justification machine.