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Herbert Denman (born in
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Herbert Denman (born in Brooklyn
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, N. Y., June 20, 1855 - died 1903 in Idyllwild, California) was a figure-painter.
Born to a wealthy family, Denman was a pupil of Art Students League of New York
The Art Students League of New York is an art school at 215 West 57th Street in Manhattan, New York City, New York. The League has historically been known for its broad appeal to both amateurs and professional artists.
Although artists may stu ...
, and Carolus Duran
Charles Auguste Émile Durand, known as Carolus-Duran (Lille 4 July 1837 – 17 February 1917 Paris), was a French painter and art instructor.
He is noted for his stylish depictions of members of high society in Third Republic France.
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, Paris; honorable mention, Paris Salon, 1886, and Paris Exposition, 1889 ; member Society of American Artists
The Society of American Artists was an American artists group. It was formed in 1877 by artists who felt the National Academy of Design did not adequately meet their needs, and was too conservative.
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1887.
His work, which is somewhat decorative in character, was described by contemporaries as marked by good qualities of color and drawing.
''The Trio'' was considered to be one of the best of his works, and was exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1886. It represented three young women with musical instruments. His studio was in New York City.
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