ELLIOTT, JOHN

(1858), American painter. He was b. in England and studied art at Julian’s and with Carolus Duran, Paris, and Villages, Rome. One of the finest examples if his mural_ work is the ceiling of the Boston Public ‘Library 1894-1901. ‘Diana of the Tides’ a mural painting, and considered his masterpeice, adorns the New York National Museum, Washington. A distinguished portrait artist in red chalk, pastel, and silver point among notable works are the portraits of his mother-in-law, Julia Ward Howe in Metropolitan, New York. ‘Humbert, King of Italy, (in po e ion of royal family) Lord Ava and Marquis of Winchester. A pastel ‘Study of Dante’ (property of Mrs. David Kimball) is world famous. He has also illustrated fairy books for children. He accompanied the Red Cro Expedition to Italy for the relief of the sufferers from the Me ina earthquake, and was architect of the American village there. Was decorated by Italy and Spain. In 1917 the Newport Art A ociation awarded him the ‘Peoples Prize.’