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Alexander, John White
Nationality: American
Lifespan: (1856-1915 )
American painter, was
born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, on the 7th of October
1836. He was left an orphan when very young, became an
illustrator for Harper's Magazine, studied in Europe, became
a pupil of the Royal Academy at Munich, and also worked in
Venice, in Holland and in Paris, where he attracted much
attention by his exhibition at the Salon of two female
portraits entitled ``Gris'' and ``Noir.'' He became a member
of the Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts (Paris), of the
National Academy of Design (New York), of the International
Society (London), and of the Vienna and Munich Societies of
Painters. In 1901 he was made a Chevalier of the Legion of
Honour. He executed decorative panels for the Congressional
Library, Washington, D.C., and a large decoration for
the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; and his
works include numerous portraits and subject pictures.
Compiled/Authored By: Project Gutenburg Encyclopedia
References: Project Gutenburg Encyclopedia
Noted Works: Portrait Gris 1893
White and Pink Roses, ca.1886
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