Looking at the Masters: George Inness
October 8, 2026 No Comments
George Inness (1825-1894) was born in Newburgh, New York, on the west bank of the Hudson River. The family moved to Newark, New Jersey, in
George Inness (1825-1894) was born in Newburgh, New York, on the west bank of the Hudson River. The family moved to Newark, New Jersey, in
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