The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-08
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american Masters of Painting" is
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-of the artists of whom his work
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Illuminating and a gratifying contribu-
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Fuller, Wyant, Whistler, La Fargo,
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Among the illustrations are Inness
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Clouds and Midsummer; Athens"
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Spring, New England" by Tryon. etc.
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Patience" it seems, was conceived
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