Robert Loftin Newman facts for kids
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Robert Loftin Newman (born November 10, 1827 – died March 31, 1912) was an American artist. He was known for his paintings and for designing stained-glass windows. He mostly used oil paints on canvas for his artworks.
Newman is sometimes linked to another artist, Albert Pinkham Ryder. Both were known for creating paintings that showed strong feelings or "moods." Some of Newman's famous works include Good Samaritan (painted in 1886), Flight into Egypt, Harvest Time, Sailboat Manned by Two Men, and The Bather.
Robert Loftin Newman's Life
Robert Loftin Newman was born in Richmond, Virginia. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to Clarksville, Tennessee.
As a young adult, Newman decided to study art. He traveled to different places to learn more about painting. He studied art in New York City, in England, and in France.
During the American Civil War, Newman served for a short time. He was an artillery lieutenant in the Confederate Army.
Robert Loftin Newman passed away on March 31, 1912. He died because of a gas leak from a stove.
