Art in America; a critical and historical sketch (1880)
Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 27
19 EARLY AMERICAN ART. Blit while a general evenness of quality rather than striking excellence in any particular works was the characteristic of the art of West, together with a certain lirick-red tone in his colors not always agreeable, yet a share of genius must be granted to the artist who… … “dkatii on the pale horse.” — [benjamin west.] of Begulns,” “ Death on the Pale Horse,” and “ The Death of Wolfe.” It unquestionably implied daring and consciousness of power to brave the opposition of contein[)orary opinions and abandon classic costume in his- torical compositions as Jie did; to…
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