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John La Farge, artist
American, 1835 - 1910
The Great Statue of Amida Buddha at Kamakura, circa 1887
Watercolor over graphite on wove paper
40.5 x 49.2 cm (sheet)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd 1979.7.70

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Artist Biography: Painter, muralist, and stained-glass designer. Graduated from college, studied law, but in 1856 went to Europe to study art. Worked independently, studied in Paris where he was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites in England. Returned to the United States, went in 1859 to Newport, R.I., where he was influenced by the artist William Morris Hunt.

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