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Art in America; a critical and historical sketch (1880)

Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 · New York, Harper & Brothers · leaf 90

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orwas well enough, although perhaps a little foxy—if one may be permittedthe term in this connection ; but there was no life, no characterization,there. William Hayes showed decided ability in his representations ofbisons and prairie-dogs and other dogs. Weak in color, he yet succeededin giving… … SHIP OF THE ANCIENT MARINER. [JAMES HAMILTON.] pleasure of catching, painting, and eating the same fish on a summersmorning by the limpid brooks of New Hampshire, has justly won a repu-tation as an artistic Walton. If he would but paint his rocks and trees as S6 ART IX AMERICA. cleverly as he…

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