Word: mezzotints
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Copley became head of his family upon the death of his stepfather, a mediocre mezzotint artist and dancing teacher who had barely introduced the boy to art. To help support his mother and half brother, Copley had to translate this bowing acquaintance into professional skill. His response to the challenge was heroic...
...eight months, 15 Corcoran staff members had scoured the U.S., made expeditions to Canada, Mexico and Europe to round up paintings, prints and Americana. In Paris they uncovered a 1775 mezzotint of A Society of Patriotic Ladies at Edenton, N.C. emptying their tea caddies in protest against George III's unwelcome taxes. From Canada's National Gallery came Benjamin West's enormous, detailed...