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Word: canvased (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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"Interested primarily in the aesthetic side of life," Scientist Albert Abraham Michelson, of the University of Chicago, last week held an exhibition of his paintings in Chicago. With his own hands Dr. Michelson adjusted against the wall 18 watercolors, twelve portraits in pen and ink. Said he, "Of all the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Amateur Michelson | 1/23/1928 | See Source »

There are several mooring masts in U. S. where the Los Angeles may tie up for the night. But should a high wind rise she must let go, or tear her nose off. She can, in emergencies, be brought down on large flat stretches. There must be crowds on hand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AERONAUTICS: Patrol | 1/9/1928 | See Source »

"What would Haitians think of these faces?" wondered strollers through the Ainslie Galleries, Manhattan, last week. At them leered, from canvas, black faces-the faces of Negro Frenchmen, Negro Britishers, Negro Jews. The faces-explained a leaflet signed by famed Explorer William Beebe-were part of an artistic haul made...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: Fish & Faces | 12/19/1927 | See Source »

So prevalent is the spirit of the west throughout the play that wide canvas of the University is being made to find a westerner who can faithfully imitate the howl of the coyote. If the search is successful, the effective imitator will enjoy the distinction of being the first person...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SCOUR UNIVERSITY FOR COYOTE'S HOWL | 12/1/1927 | See Source »

At the Nottingham School of Art in 1903, Laura Johnson met Harold Knight. Soon they married and pursued together the trade of painting pictures. Together they passed from the stage of conscientious nature imitation to the artist's inevitable urge for expression. Also, they struggled with relentless poverty, walking...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: First Lady | 11/14/1927 | See Source »

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