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Washington Allston
Washington Allston

Washington Allston was an American painter known for his works in the Romantic style. Born on November 5, 1779, and died on July 9, 1843, Allston's paintings often depicted landscapes and mythological stories, heavily influenced by European Romanticism. more

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