Silas Dustin

      Silas Dustin
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      Born 1855
      Richmond, Ohio
      Died 1940
      Nationality American
      Known for Curator and artist

      Silas Dustin (1855 – 1940) was an artist, art dealer and curator of the National Academy of Design in New York

      Biography

      Dustin was born in Richmond, Ohio although he is known as a California painter. He studied under William Merritt Chase in New York. Dustin became the curator of the National Academy of Design in New York before leading the Biltmore Salon. Dustin died in 1940.[1]

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      References

      1. ^ "Painting by Dustin". fineart.ha.com. Retrieved 19 October 2010. 
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