Allston

[ awl-stuhn ]

/ ˈɔl stən /

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noun

Washington, 1799–1843, U.S. painter, novelist, and poet.

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How to use Allston in a sentence

He stood next to Allston as an American historical painter, but all his productions in that line proved a disappointment.
Heroes of the Telegraph|J. Munro
He put himself under the instruction of Washington Allston, and went with him to England to pursue his favorite study.
American Inventions and Inventors|William A. Mowry
Morse had many interesting experiences in England during his four years' study under Allston.
American Inventions and Inventors|William A. Mowry
Only two years ago the whole thing was examined by a friend of mine, Col. Allston.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 9 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll

A sudden intimacy at Rome with Washington Allston made him think for a time of turning painter.
Washington Irving|Henry W. Boynton

British Dictionary definitions for Allston

Allston

/ (ˈɔːlstən) /

noun

Washington. 1779–1843, US painter and author, regarded as the earliest US Romantic painter. His paintings include Elijah in the Desert (1818) and Moonlit Landscape (1819)

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