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Samuel Finley Breese Morse

Personal Details Name Samuel Finley Breese Morse Place of Birth Charlestown, Massachusetts Date of Birth April 27, 1791 Date of Death April 2, 1872 (aged 80) Nationality United States of America Field Painter and Inventor

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   Morse's Calvinist beliefs are evident in his painting the Landing of the Pilgrims, through the depiction of simple clothing as well as the austere facial features. This image captured the psychology of the Federalists; Calvinists from England brought to the United States ideas of religion and government thus forever linking the two countries. More importantly, this particular work attracted the attention of the famous artist, Washington Allston. Allston wanted Morse to accompany him to England to meet the artist Benjamin West. An agreement for a three-year stay was made with Jedidiah, and young Morse set sail with Allston aboard the Lydia on July 15, 1811 (1).

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