Inness

American  

[in-is] / ˈɪn ɪs /

noun

1. George, 1825–94, and his son George, 1854–1926, U.S. painters.

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Example Sentences

Peter Inness, a meteorologist at the University of Reading in England, attributed the storms to an unusually strong jet stream over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, with winds close to 200 mph at high altitudes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2022

You catch the reference to George Inness, the 19th-century painter influenced by the Hudson River School, or at least get why that is cool.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2021

He used infrared film to reveal how Inness, a 19th-century artist known for his landscapes, often painted over earlier versions of his work, sometimes dramatically changing the subject matter.

From Washington Post • May 6, 2016

Scaife’s collection consisted mostly of 19th and 20th century paintings by American artists John La Farge, John Kensett, George Inness and others.

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2014

She asked if Inness could not sing "Springfield Mountain."

From Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu by Woolson, Constance Fenimore