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be found in observing one's own progress holding similar positions in the larj
in -kill and comprehension. Later he was
able to travel abroad and pursue his studies
in Europe. But although .Mr. Went-
worth undoubtedly gained much valuable
technical experience From these studies,
he lias always derived more Urn-tit from
his own direct study of nature, which he
has pursued with an indefatigable pati-
ence and industry possible only to the
lover of art. He has painted in all parts
of New England and the Adirondack
Mountains and many notable canvases
have come from his brush to perpetuate
the natural beauties of these regions. 1 [is
work clearly reflect- his intimate knowl-
edge and love of his great subject, nature,
whose various and opposed moods he por-
trays with peculiar delicacy and the touch
of true understanding. His pictures are
full of that elusive element known as atmosphere,
which is nowhere more admir-
ably shown than in the soft mellow tones
of his charming sunsets. He has for many
years been prominently associated with
the Connecticut Academy