George henry burgess biography of barack
George henry burgess biography of barack
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George Henry Burgess
English American painter (–)
George Henry Burgess (8 June – 22 April ) was an English Americanpainter, wood engraver and lithographer.[1] In London, he received training in lithography.
With two other brothers preceding them, in Burgess traveled to California in the company of his brother Charles. Once there, the Burgess brothers set up a jewelry and watch repair business in Sonora.
George henry burgess biography of barack obama
Unsuccessful at mining, George spent time sketching the gold fields and mining activity. In , he made the first of three trips to Hawaii, where he painted the royal family and made preparations for lithographic views of Honolulu.
In San Francisco, his primary source of income was painting portraits, but he often revisited the Gold Rush theme. Burgess' most well-known work is the massive San Francisco in July, , now located at the Oakland Museum of California.
Life and work
George Henry Burgess was born in London on 8 June ,[2][A] One of four