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Alexander Jackson Davis
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Alexander Jackson Davis was an American architect known particularly for his association with the Gothic Revival style.
Detail of Davis portrait ca. 1855
Detail of Davis portrait ca. 1855
Federal Hall National Memorial, New York City
Federal Hall National Memorial, New York City
Front facade of Lyndhurst, 1838 and 1864
Front facade of Lyndhurst, 1838 and 1864
Blandwood Mansion is an example of Italianate design by Davis. 1844 in Greensboro, North Carolina
Blandwood Mansion is an example of Italianate design by Davis. 1844 in Greensboro, North Carolina
National Academy of Design
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The National Academy of Design is an honorary association of American artists, founded in New York City in 1825 by Samuel Morse, Asher Durand, Thomas Cole, Martin E. Thompson, Charles Cushing Wright, Ithiel Town, and others "to promote the fine arts in America through instruction and exhibition." Membership is limited to 450 American artists and architects, who are elected by their peers on the basis of recognized excellence.
The academy's previous building at 1083 Fifth Avenue
The academy's previous building at 1083 Fifth Avenue
National Academy of Design in New York City, one of many Gothic revival buildings modeled on Doge's Palace in Venice, seen c. 1863–1865; this building
National Academy of Design in New York City, one of many Gothic revival buildings modeled on Doge's Palace in Venice, seen c. 1863–1865; this building was demolished in 1901.
The National Academy School of Fine Arts
The National Academy School of Fine Arts
A few members in 1850 (L to R): Henry Kirke Brown, Henry Peters Gray and founding member Asher Brown Durand.
A few members in 1850 (L to R): Henry Kirke Brown, Henry Peters Gray and founding member Asher Brown Durand.