Muther, Richard, 1860-1909 · London : J. M. Dent; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 284
. As a young man helived through the triumphs of theEmpire and the Classical school, and itwas only natural that he should becomeDavids pupil. In 1796 he entered hisstudio, and studied there with suchassiduity that he never noticed wliatwas taking place in that of Gros. Whenhe went to Italy he… … 246 THE HISTORY OF MODERN PAINTING more accurately, more firmty, and at the same time with a more intimategrasp of the subject than was usual in the school of David. This innovationmade him a progressive Classicist, and gave him, during the early years ofthe Restoration, almost the appearance of an…
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