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James David Smillie (1833-1909) was trained as a banknnote engraver, but noted in his diary that "it is an intolerable bore for me to do such work." He turned to painting full time, sharing a studio with his younger brother George, also an artist, in New York City.
Smillie worked in watercolor and oil, as well as drypoint, mezzotint, and roulette. He was a founding member of the American Watercolor Society and the New York Etching Club. He painted this view of the Ausable River on August 18, 1869.
Smillie worked in watercolor and oil, as well as drypoint, mezzotint, and roulette. He was a founding member of the American Watercolor Society and the New York Etching Club. He painted this view of the Ausable River on August 18, 1869.
Title:
Ausable River
Artist:
Smillie, James David
Date:
August 18, 1869
Catalog #:
1978.127.0001
Slide #:
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Ausable River
Ausable River