Born on Walker Street, New York City.
Died at home, 32 West 28th Street, New York City.
Buried on October 9, 1879. (Article on his funeral: "New York Times", October 10, 1879 - Page 8)
Very famous artist. Although he also did portraits, he is most remembered as a painter of historical scenes. Two of his paintings are in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C:
- "Discovery of the Mississippi by De Soto", 1853 / in the Rotunda.
- "Battle of Lake Erie", 1873 / in the U.S. Senate.
Among his other paintings are:
- "Siege of Vera Cruz"
- "Battle of Buena Vista"
- "Landing of the Pilgrims"
- "Washington at Valley Forge"
- "Christopher Columbus Before the Court of Salamanca"
Died at home, 32 West 28th Street, New York City.
Buried on October 9, 1879. (Article on his funeral: "New York Times", October 10, 1879 - Page 8)
Very famous artist. Although he also did portraits, he is most remembered as a painter of historical scenes. Two of his paintings are in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C:
- "Discovery of the Mississippi by De Soto", 1853 / in the Rotunda.
- "Battle of Lake Erie", 1873 / in the U.S. Senate.
Among his other paintings are:
- "Siege of Vera Cruz"
- "Battle of Buena Vista"
- "Landing of the Pilgrims"
- "Washington at Valley Forge"
- "Christopher Columbus Before the Court of Salamanca"
Born on Walker Street, New York City.
Died at home, 32 West 28th Street, New York City.
Buried on October 9, 1879. (Article on his funeral: "New York Times", October 10, 1879 - Page 8)
Very famous artist. Although he also did portraits, he is most remembered as a painter of historical scenes. Two of his paintings are in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C:
- "Discovery of the Mississippi by De Soto", 1853 / in the Rotunda.
- "Battle of Lake Erie", 1873 / in the U.S. Senate.
Among his other paintings are:
- "Siege of Vera Cruz"
- "Battle of Buena Vista"
- "Landing of the Pilgrims"
- "Washington at Valley Forge"
- "Christopher Columbus Before the Court of Salamanca"
Died at home, 32 West 28th Street, New York City.
Buried on October 9, 1879. (Article on his funeral: "New York Times", October 10, 1879 - Page 8)
Very famous artist. Although he also did portraits, he is most remembered as a painter of historical scenes. Two of his paintings are in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C:
- "Discovery of the Mississippi by De Soto", 1853 / in the Rotunda.
- "Battle of Lake Erie", 1873 / in the U.S. Senate.
Among his other paintings are:
- "Siege of Vera Cruz"
- "Battle of Buena Vista"
- "Landing of the Pilgrims"
- "Washington at Valley Forge"
- "Christopher Columbus Before the Court of Salamanca"
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