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George Henry Boughton
British-American painter (1833–1905)
This article is about the painter. For the New York politician, see George H. Boughton.
George Henry Boughton | |
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Self-portrait of Boughton in 1884 | |
| Born | (1833-12-04)4 December 1833 Norwich, England |
| Died | 19 January 1905(1905-01-19) (aged 71) Campden Hill, London, England |
| Nationality | English, American |
| Known for | painting |
George Henry BoughtonRA (4 December 1833 – 19 January 1905)[1] was an Anglo-American landscape and genre painter, illustrator and writer.
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Early life and education
Boughton was born in Norwich in Norfolk, England, the son of farmer William Boughton. The family immigrated to the United States in 1835,[2] and he grew up in Albany, New York, where he started his career as a self-taught artist.
He was influenced by the artists of the Hudson River School.[3]
Career
By the age of 19, Boughton was recognized as a landscape paint