Lucien Whiting Powell

1846–1930 (age 84)

Biography

Lucien Whiting Powell (1846-1930) earned acclaim as a painter whose luminous landscapes captured the changing light and quiet grandeur of the American mid-Atlantic, a gift that brought comfort to countless viewers in the nation's capital.

He also shared his craft with younger artists and patrons, believing that art could uplift everyday life; his remains rest among peers in Congressional Cemetery, a testament to the community he helped beautify.

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