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Moran Family of Artists
The Morans, a multi-generational family of American artists, lived and worked in Philadelphia during the second half of the nineteenth century. Some contributed to the development of Philadelphia’s art world while others learned their trade locally then left to pursue professions elsewhere. Landscapes and seascapes were prominent among their subjects, although some of the Morans painted figural and historical subjects. In addition to working in oils, they advanced the arts of etching, photography, and watercolor through exhibitions and their work as educators.
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