Puss-in-Boots (1875). James Wells Champney (American, 1843-1903). Oil on canvas. Following his
Puss-in-Boots (1875). James Wells Champney (American, 1843-1903). Oil on canvas.Following his marriage in 1874, Champney again travelled to Europe, exhibiting his work at the Paris Salon. It was at this time that he began to sign his pictures “Champ” to distinguish himself from other artists with the same surname. Champney returned to the US in 1875 with a commission from the French journal, L'Illustration, for a series of drawings on the topic of American life and manners. -- source link
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