An Italian painter, born and died at Correggio, Italy. He was the son of Pellegrino Allegri, a merchant. He learned the rudiments from his uncle, Lorenzo Allegri, and followed the style of Montegna.
Ezra Ames
was a coach painter of Albany, who turned his attention to portraiture and gained distinction in 1812 at the Pennsylvania Academy by exhibiting his portrait of Gov. George Clinton.
Alexander Anderson (1775-1870).
Born in New York City and died in Jersey City, N. J. He studied medicine at Columbia University and graduated in 1796, but was essentially a wood engraver and later devoted himself entirely to that art.
Jacobus van Artois (1613-1684).
Born at Brussels. He was a celebrated Flemish landscape painter, and studied under John Mertens. His works are often decorated with excellent figures by David Teniers, which renders them much more valuable.
Jan Asselyn (1610-1660).
Born at Diepen and died at Antwerp. A Flemish landscape painter who studied under Esaias Vandervelde and went to Italy, where he remained several years.
John James Audubon (1780-1851).