The article presents an examination into the lives and artistic careers of the English-American painters George Beck, William Groombridge, Francis Guy, and William Winstanley, particularly discussing their work as landscape artists in the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Details are given noting their historic distinction as being the earliest examples of American landscape painters. Extensive profiles are provided for each artist, discussing their arrival to the United States, their career accomplishments and artistic characteristics.
Publication Date
Volume
52
Part
2
Page Range
187-324
Proceedings Genre