Pennsylvania
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Biography: Jessie Willcox Smith
Jessie Willcox Smith (1863–1935), an American illustrator and painter, holds a revered place in the annals of American art, particularly for…
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Biography: Thomas Eakins
Thomas Eakins (1844–1916), an American realist painter, sculptor, photographer, and teacher, stands as a central figure in the development of American…
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Shady Corner For The Sun
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Bucks County Playhouse
The Bucks County Playhouse is a historic theater located in New Hope, Pennsylvania, along the banks of the Delaware River. It…
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Lahaska Christmas Deer, Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village is a 42-acre, outdoor shopping mall development in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, featuring 60+ retail shops and merchants, full and quick-service restaurants, a 66 room…
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Inspiration: “Hummingbird Perched on an Orchid Plant,” by Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade was born (in 1819) and raised in Lumberville, Pennsylvania, a small hamlet along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Until the…
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Inspiration: “White Brazilian Orchid,” by Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade (August 11, 1819 – September 4, 1904) was an American painter known for his salt marsh landscapes, seascapes,…
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Biography: Maxfield Parrish
Maxfield Parrish (1870–1966) was an American painter and illustrator, renowned for his distinctive saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery. Born Frederick…