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| | The Moran Family of Painters: Edward, Leon, Thomas, Mary & Peter Moran |
 | | Thomas Moran (1837-1926), the most famous artist in the family, is best known for his paintings of the American West; his wife, Mary Nimmo, for her etchings of eastern views; and brothers Edward and Peter, as well as Edward's son, Leon, for their seascapes, portraits and genre scenes. |
 | | Edward (1829-1901), the oldest, is reputed to be the impetus behind the family's interest in the art world. |
 | | Mary Nimmo Moran (1842-1899), Thomas' wife, was a native of Scotland and established herself as one of the foremost nineteenth century landscape etchers in the United States. |
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