Washington Allston
American artist (1779-1843)
1779 — 1843
Quick Facts
Profession
American artist (1779-1843)
Born
November 5, 1779
Died
1843 (age ~64)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, artist
United StatesBorn in CharlestonDied in Cambridge
1779
Born in Charleston (1779-11-05)
1843
Died in Cambridge
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Washington Allston was an American painter and poet, born in Waccamaw Parish, South Carolina. Allston pioneered America's Romantic movement of landscape painting. He was well known during his lifetime for his experiments with dramatic subject matter and his bold use of light and atmospheric color. While his early artworks concentrate on grandiose and spectacular aspects of nature, his later pieces represent a more subjective and visionary approach.
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Who is Washington Allston?+
Washington Allston was an American painter and poet, born in Waccamaw Parish, South Carolina. Allston pioneered America's Romantic movement of landscape painting. He was well known during his lifetime for his experiments with dramatic subject matter and his bold use of light and atmospheric color. W
What does the name Washington mean?+
The name Washington means "Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Washington Allston born?+
Washington Allston was born on November 5, 1779.
When did Washington Allston die?+
Washington Allston died in 1843, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.
The name Washington is of Spanish origin, meaning "Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Washington — November 5, 1779
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Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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