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Irving, John Beaufain

artist, was born Nov. 26, 1825, in Charleston, S. C.

He painted genre pictures, which attracted attention by their spirited composition, richness of coloring, and elaborate finish. In 1867 he exhibited at the academy of design. The Splinter; and The Disclosure. Wine-Tasters, exhibited in 1869, secured his election as an associate of the National academy. In 1871 he sent a fulllength portrait of Mrs. August Belmont. The End of the Game, exhibited in 1872, established his reputation, and in that year he was chosen a full member of the academy. He died April 20, 1877, in New York city.