A Deaf Artist in Early America tells the story of painter John Brewster Jr. who lived from 1766-1854. Born deaf, Brewster never signed his works ''sourd-muet" - ''deaf mute" - as did other deaf artists of his time. The book is written by Harlan Lane, an authority on deafness and professor in the psychology department at Northeastern University.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Painter's Biography
A Deaf Artist in Early America tells the story of painter John Brewster Jr. who lived from 1766-1854. Born deaf, Brewster never signed his works ''sourd-muet" - ''deaf mute" - as did other deaf artists of his time. The book is written by Harlan Lane, an authority on deafness and professor in the psychology department at Northeastern University.
