Meissonier

What I saw now most vividly suggested old-time battle pictures by Meissonier or Dtaill.

It seemed easier to paint a Meissonier on the spot than to win ten thousand dollars on that mimic stock exchange.

The methodical despoiler did not so much as turn his head as he placed the Meissonier on the chest and deftly cut out the canvas.

Meissonier while but a child set to work making pictures—he declared he would be an artist.

Meissonier declined the offer with thanks, and struck boldly out on his own account.