J. Francis Murphy was one of America's most talented and influential painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book presents a comprehensive survey of Murphy's work, from his early days as a self-taught artist to his later years as a celebrated member of the American art scene. With detailed descriptions and full-color reproductions of many of Murphy's most famous works, this book is a must-read for art lovers and historians alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.