Flushing Grouse, Long Lake

by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

Title

Flushing Grouse, Long Lake

Artist

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

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Painting - Oil On Canvas

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Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait was an English-born American artist born on August 5, 1819, in Liverpool, England. He is known for his paintings of the American West, particularly his depictions of wildlife and hunting scenes. Tait's family emigrated to the United States when he was a child, settling in Pennsylvania. It was there that he first became interested in nature and wildlife.

Tait began his career as an artist working as a lithographer, creating illustrations for books and newspapers. However, he eventually turned to painting, and his depictions of hunting and wildlife quickly gained popularity. Tait was particularly noted for his ability to capture the beauty and majesty of the American West, with its vast open spaces and rugged landscapes.

Tait's work was popular among the wealthy and powerful of his day, and he received numerous commissions to paint portraits of prominent figures. However, he always remained true to his love of nature and wildlife, and his paintings of animals and the West remain some of his most beloved works.

Today, Tait is remembered as one of the most important American painters of the 19th century, and his legacy continues to inspire artists today. Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait died on April 28, 1905, leaving behind a rich and enduring legacy of beautiful and important art.

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April 30th, 2023

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