Artist; born in New York, Oct. 14, 1816; was educated at Hamilton College.
In 1835 he began studying art with
Samuel F. B. Morse (q. v.), president of the National Academy of Design; in 1839 and 1844 visited
Europe; and while in
Rome and
Florence produced several notable paintings.
In 1862 and 1869 he was elected president of the National Academy, and served
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continuously in the same office in 1877-91.
His paintings include
The bar-room politician;
A Toper asleep; portraits:
Abraham Lincoln;
Martin Van Buren;
Albert Gallatin, etc.; figure pieces:
Mercy's dream;
Sacred lesson;
Mrs. Washington's reception;
The good Samaritan;
Righteousness and peace;
The Atlantic cable projectors, etc.
