Born in New York City and received a few lessons from Jasper F. Cropsey. His paintings represent mostly American scenery. He was a member of the National Academy of Design. He died at Walden, N. Y.
Eastman Johnson (1824-1906).
Born in Lowell, Me., and died in New York City. He first settled in Augusta, Me., and executed portraits in black and white and in pastel. In 1845 he removed to Washington, D. C., and in 1849 visited Europe, returning to the United States in 1856. In 1858 he settled in New York. He was an excellent portrait painter.
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678).
Born and died at Antwerp. He studied under Adam van Oort, whose daughter he married. He was associated with Rubens, whose style he imitated.
Jean Jouvenet (1644-1717).
French painter, born at Rouen, the son of Laurent Jouvenet, who taught him the first principles of the art. Later he studied with Nicholas Poussin. Died at Paris.
William Kalf (1630-1693).
Dutch painter, born and died at Amsterdam. He studied under Hendrick Pot, an historical painter, and after leaving that master he acquired a reputation painting still life.