Portrait of the Artist's Wife, Julie by Albert Belleroche Portrait of Mrs. Robert Henri
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 Art in Context: Comparing American and European Painting
In the late 19th century, Europe exerted a significant influence on American artists. This was due, in part, to the large numbers of Americans studying art in Europe, particularly in France and Germany. In addition, many Americans who traveled to Europe purchased works of art that eventually entered American public collections.

These four pairs, each juxtaposing a French and American painting, explore aspects of this influence.