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Personal Details Name Thomas Wilmer Dewing Place of birth Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts Date of Birth May 4, 1851 Date of Death November 5, 1938 (aged 87) Nationality American Field Painting Training Academie Julian, Paris Movement Tonalism

Thomas Dewing (1851-1938) was an American artist best known for his tonalist paintings. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the son of a wealthy businessman. Dewing studied at the Massachusetts Normal Art School in Boston before attending the Académie Julian in Paris. He was heavily influenced by the Barbizon school of painters, and his works typically feature muted tones and soft light.

Dewing used a restrained palette of mostly earth tones, blues, and greens to create his tonalist works. His paintings often feature female figures in dreamy, atmospheric landscapes. He typically avoided strong contrasts, instead using subtle gradations to evoke a romantic mood. Dewing was a member of the Ten American Painters, a group of artists including John Henry Twachtman and J. Alden Weir. He was also a member of the National Academy of Design, and the Society of American Artists.

Dewing was a popular artist during his lifetime, and his work was highly sought after. He was represented by several major galleries, including the Durand-Ruel Gallery in New York and the Knoedler Gallery in London. His works can be found in several major art museums, including the Metropolitan Museum

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