George Inness (American, 1825–1894)

MayGeorge Inness was born on May 1, 1825, in Newburgh, New York.¹

George Inness debuted his work at the National Academy in 1844.¹

George Inness opened his first studio in New York in 1848.¹

In 1849, George Inness married Delia Miller, who died a few months later.¹

George Inness embarked on his first trip to Europe in 1851 to paint and study.¹

George Inness became a full Academician of the National Academy of Design in 1868.¹

George Inness took a studio in the New York University Building in 1878.¹

George Inness was the subject of a major retrospective exhibition organized by the American Art Association in 1884.¹

George Inness gained international fame when he received a gold medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition.¹

AugGeorge Inness died on August 3, 1894, at the age of 69, in Bridge of Allan, Scotland.¹