Minerva Teichert had many friends and even mentors along the way. As if she were destined to become an artist, her earliest influences would become somne of the most renowned artist in American history. Edward Hopper, Robert Henri and even Edgar Payne, whoes painting now sell for tens of millions were Minerva’s earliest friends. Here is a look at some of Edgar Payne’s works that seems to show a mild influence in Minerva Teichert’s style and work.