Born in Halifax, N. S.; died in Chelsea, England. He received some instruction from his uncle, Gilbert Stuart. When a youth he went to Europe and entered the Royal Academy in London. There he lodged with Washington Irving. In 1831 he sailed for the United States, married in Boston and returned to England in October, 1832, and died three years later.
Jacob van Ochterveldt.
A Dutch painter, of whom little is known except by his works, in which he imitated the style of Gerard Terburg. He flourished about 1670.
Balthasar Paul Ommeganck (1755-1826).
Born and died at Antwerp. He studied with H. Antonissen and became an eminent landscape and animal painter.
Jacob van Oost (1600-1671).
A Flemish painter, born at Bruges and died there. He imitated Annibale Caracci after he went to Rome to further his studies.
Bernard van Orley (1490-1542).
Born at Brussels and at an early age went to Rome and studied under Raphael and later assisted him. He returned to Brussels with a distinguished reputation.