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          The Battery, Evening

          A native of Philadelphia, George Biddle graduated from Harvard Law School in 1911. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar the same year, but instead he decided to pursue a career in art. From 1911 to 1916, Biddle studied in Europe and America at the Académie Julian in Paris and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He learned printmaking in Munich and spent summers in Giverny with Frederick Frieseke. After serving in the army during World War I, Biddle traveled extensively visiting Tahiti, Mexico, and Paris. In 1930, Biddle was commissioned by George and Ira Gershwin to illustrate the libretto for

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          Where does "The Battery, Evening" by George Biddle sit in art history?

          The art-historical classification of "The Battery, Evening" by George Biddle is American Realism, in the Modern period.

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          "The Battery, Evening" by George Biddle is recorded as brilliant, with a bright balance luminance.

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          The color analysis of "The Battery, Evening" by George Biddle records a balanced contrast and a discordant palette harmony.

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          George Biddle (1885 – 1973)

          George Biddle (1885-1973) was an American painter & muralist known for his Social Realism, combat art, and role in the Federal Art Project. Explore his WPA murals, lithographs, and diverse artistic influences – from Impressionism to Mexican Muralism.

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          • Artist: George Biddle
          • Title: The Battery, Evening
          • Year: 1931