John Leslie Breck
American artist (1860-1899) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 39
John Leslie Breck (1860-1899) was an American artist who died at the age of 38. During his short life he painted a number of notable works, and is credited with introducing Impressionism to the United States with a show in Boston in 1890.
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About this person
He died in 1899, reported as death by asphyxiation from lighting gas poisoning, and is interred in Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston. His works remain in a number of American museums and private collections.
Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1860 to 1899 · aged 39
