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A Gallery of Chautauqua County Painters, 1937-1959

By Lori Humphreys - January 30, 2017

Though not as well-known as a Burchfield or a Sisti, this quintet of mid-20th century artists found inspiration in Chautauqua County's pastoral landscapes, charting careers that are worthy of greater recognition. 

The full content is available in the Winter 2017 Issue.

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