Changes

<blockquote>

<blockquote>

Harnett’s paintings were extremely popular with the public, but most critics thought his works were mere trickery. Both groups ignored his outstanding skill in abstract composition. After a long period of disrepute, Harnett’s works again were appreciated and sought after in the mid-20th century. <ref> [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/255646/William-Michael-Harnett William Harnett] Encyclopædia Britannica Online </ref>

Harnett’s paintings were extremely popular with the public, but most critics thought his works were mere trickery. Both groups ignored his outstanding skill in abstract composition. After a long period of disrepute, Harnett’s works again were appreciated and sought after in the mid-20th century.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/255646/William-Michael-Harnett William Harnett] Encyclopædia Britannica Online</ref>

</blockquote>

</blockquote>

<blockquote>

<blockquote>

Harnett’s expertise in ''trompe d’oeil'' inspired an entire [[Painting Schools|American school]] of this style of [[painting]] in the later nineteenth century that continued into the nineteen twenties.  There were many skilled practitioners in this style, but most critics agree that William Harnett was unsurpassed in his elegance of design and skill of execution. <ref> [http://www.irish-society.org/Hedgemaster%20Archives/Hartnett.htm William M. Hartnett] </ref>

Harnett’s expertise in ''trompe d’oeil'' inspired an entire [[Painting Schools|American school]] of this style of [[painting]] in the later nineteenth century that continued into the nineteen twenties.  There were many skilled practitioners in this style, but most critics agree that William Harnett was unsurpassed in his elegance of design and skill of execution.<ref>[http://www.irish-society.org/Hedgemaster%20Archives/Hartnett.htm William M. Hartnett]</ref>

</blockquote>

</blockquote>