none of his masters. He created a style of his own which has been received in Paris, London and America as thoroughly original. He first exhibited at the Salon in 1878, and since then has received many awards of merit. His "Spring" is one of his higher compositions, and was painted for a decorative purpose. J. Albert Begas is a German artist and comes of a family of painters all the members of which have achieved distinction.

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J. Albert Begas