Art in America; a critical and historical sketch (1880)
Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 111
d the subjects of bis art were almost entirely in- spired by American scenes, and have become incorporated with the growth of our civilization. Leutze was a man who was cast in a large mould, capable of a grand enthusiasm, and aspiring to grasp soaring ideals. Altbougb bis art was often at fault,… … '“LAFAYETTK IN PRISON,” [e. LEUTZE. J from wells of seemingly inexhaustible inspiration. He was Byronic in the impetus of bis genius, the rugged incompleteness of bis style, the niag- niflc.ent fervor and rush of bis fancy, the epic grandeur and energy, dash and daring, of bis creations. It is easy…
Art, American · Art
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