
American, 1861–1937
George Gardner Symons was an American painter known for his landscape and marine scenes. He was born on July 22, 1861, in New York City and died on February 21, 1937. Symons studied at the National Academy of Design and later in Europe, where he was influenced by the Impressionist movement. His career spanned several decades during which he became recognized for his ability to capture light and atmosphere in his works. Major works include 'The Bay of Naples' and 'The Coast of Maine'. Symons is significant for his contributions to American Impressionism and for his role in the development of landscape painting in the United States.
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