Allston
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. MunroHe 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. MowryMorse had many interesting experiences in England during his four years' study under Allston.
American Inventions and Inventors | William A. MowryOnly 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. IngersollA 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
/ (ˈɔːlstən) /
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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