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Inness

American  
[in-is] / ˈɪn ɪs /

noun

  1. George, 1825–94, and his son George, 1854–1926, U.S. painters.


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“A strong jet stream like this can act like a production line for storms, generating a new storm every day or two,” Inness said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2022

You catch the reference to George Inness, the 19th-century painter influenced by the Hudson River School, or at least get why that is cool.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2021

He used infrared film to reveal how Inness, a 19th-century artist known for his landscapes, often painted over earlier versions of his work, sometimes dramatically changing the subject matter.

From Washington Post • May 6, 2016

Scaife’s collection consisted mostly of 19th and 20th century paintings by American artists John La Farge, John Kensett, George Inness and others.

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2014

Inness and Baker threw up their hats and saluted the snow with an American hurrah.

From Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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