Art in America; a critical and historical sketch (1880)
Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 · New York, Harper & Brothers · leaf 24
in West appears to have been born with great natural powers, whichmatured rapidly, and early ceased to develop in excellence proportionateto his extraordinary industry and fidelity to art. EARLY AMERICAN ART. 19 But while a general evenness of quality rather than striking excellencein any… … death on the pale horse.—[benjamin west.] of Eegulus, Death on the Pale Horse, and The Death of Wolfe.It unquestionably implied daring and consciousness of power to brave theopposition of contemporary opinions and abandon classic costume in his-torical compositions as he did; to win to his side the…
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