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| Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence |
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( l´m -t d´ m ) (KEY) , 18361912, English painter, b. Friesland. He studied in Belgium, where he lived until 1869. In that year he went to England; there he became a citizen and enjoyed a long popularity and many honors. He is best known for his scholarly and meticulous paintings of scenes from Greek and Roman life. |
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