Sherman, Frederic Fairchild · New York, Priv. print. · leaf 128
n the historical painting of thetime which was stultified by an absurd but generallyapproved fashion of representing figures alwaysin the classic costume of antiquity, it is his mis-fortune to have been possessed by a passion forgrandiose subjects and pictures of almost impossibledimensions. As a… … Benjamin West: John Sedley Collection of Mr. Walter Jennings, New Tork THF. NK.V \UKK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOK, LENOX ANDTILDEN FOUNDATIONS aptitude for incorporating in his likenesses just thoseelusive indications of personality that are commonto all that is notably true and fine in portraiture.It…
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