John Quidor

Painting, Visual Artist

1801 – 1881

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Who was John Quidor?

John Quidor was an American painter of historical and literary subjects. He has about 35 known canvases, most of which are based on Washington Irving's stories about Dutch New York, drawing inspiration from the Hudson Valley and from such English painters as William Hogarth, Isaac Cruikshank, James Gillray, Joseph Wright of Derby, and George Morland.

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Born
Jan 26, 1801
Tappan
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • New York City
  • Gloucester County
  • Tappan
Died
Dec 14, 1881
Jersey City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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