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| "The Old Pippin Tree". "Pippin" refers to an apple tree that was grown from a seed (or "pip"). This tree was likely planted by a horse with a goodly dollop of fertilizer. |
Lemuel Maynard Wiles born 1826 in Wyoming County, New York. Died in 1905 in Manhattan.
Wiles was a member of the Hudson Valley School. Human figures were diminished and natural features like mountains, rivers and trees were oversized.
Wiles traveled widely, ranging from Panama to California.
Hat-tip to the tireless Lucas Machias. But don't pity Lucas. He seems to be doing "OK" in spite of his tire-free existence.
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