...r Golden Age, The rise of empires and of arts, The good and great, inspiring epic rage, The wisest heads and noblest hearts. The first painter who found his way to America professionally was John Watson , a Scotchman, who was born in 1685. He began the practice of his art at Perth Amboy, then the capital of New Jersey, in 1715, where he purchased land and built houses. He died at an old age. John...