Art in America; a critical and historical sketch (1880)
Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 140
mong us. In 1S65 a collection of English water- color paintings was brought to this country, and exhibited in New York. It attracted much attention ; and although a few artists, like Messrs. Parsons and Falconer, had already used this medium here, generally as amateurs, this seems to have been the… … “a foggy MOUMNG.” — E. NORTON. j death, as a painter of game birds, J. M. Falconer, and P. Swain Gifford, was formed within a year; Mr. Colmaii was the first president, and the first annual exhibition was held in the halls of the Academy of Design in 1S6T. Twelve exhibitions have now been held, and…
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