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Page 190 - Born in Ohio, 1836; died at New York, 1892. He devoted himself in early life to painting photographs and portraits in Cincinnati. At the age of 21 years he made a journey to New York to visit George Inness, by whom he was received most kindly. The impression made upon Wyant at this meeting was lasting, and the influence of that masterful painter may be traced in many of his most important works.
Page 10 - The town failing to make the purchase, I at once accepted these terms, and Rosa Bonheur then placed the picture at my disposal. I tendered her the 40,000 francs, and she said: ' I am much gratified at your giving me such a noble price, but I do not like to feel that I have taken advantage of your liberality. Let us see how we can combine in the matter. You will not be able to have an engraving made from so large a canvas. Suppose I paint you a small one of the same subject, of which I will make you...
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Page 132 - ... and two children. Above, at the left, is an embankment where there are a signal station and some houses. At the left is a distant city. Floating vaporous clouds permeated with a glow of light rise from the low horizon into the sky above. Gift of MB.