Art in America : a critical and historical sketch (1880)
Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 208
is destinedto make his mark in genre. In color and tone, and especially in draw-ing, he has already shown decided ability, and some of his compositionsare very promising. Messrs. Weir and Muhrman, both young artists ofmuch promise, and both figure-painters, represent the influence of twodifferent… … THE GOOSE-HERD. [ IV ALTER SHIRLAW.] PRESENT TENDENCIES OF AMERICAN ART. 207 character, painting the eve with a truth and life wholly original. In genrehe is sometimes quite successful, although inclined to mannerism. Mr.Muhrman is from Cincinnati, and has spent two years in Munich. Whilethere, he…
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