One of the greatest ornithological artists of his era
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La Salle reached the mouth of the Mississippi in April 1682
203Provenance: Collection of Marcel Jeanson
This brilliant chromolithograph depicts light breaking through a bank of thunderclouds above a valley
MASON, George Heming (British, 1818-1872). Castle of Petrella. Italy, c. 1850. 8_28_24 One of the greatest ornithologicalGeorge Heming Mason (British, 1818 1872) Castle of Petrella Italy, c. 1850 Oil on canvas 7" x 13 1 2" canvas, 11 1 2" x 18 1 4" framed This gorgeous yet understated oil painting depicts the Castle of Petrella in Italy just before Sunrise. The soft light creeps over the sleeping hillside village, illuminating the craggy peak where the castle lies. George Heming Mason was a renowned English painter, once described as a genius by Millais, and seen as an