Art in America : a critical and historical sketch (1880)
Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 37
f the fin-ished works by winch the solemn, mysterious, and impressive imaginationof Allston can be best estimated. Without giving us new revelations re-garding the secrets of color, as he was rather an imitator of the Venetianschool than an originator, Allston can be justly considered one of the… … JEREMIAH.—[WASHINGTON ALLSTON.] artist, and gave evidence of succeeding both in sculpture and painting.Although his preference was for the latter, we are inclined to think thathe was best fitted to be a sculptor. He became the pupil of Allston inLondon, and modelled at that time a statue called the…
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