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[[Image:Harnett Cincinnati Enquirer.jpg|thumb|Cincinnati Enquirer at the [[White House]].]]
'''William Michael Harnett''' (1848 - 1892) was an Irish-born [[American]] [[painter]].

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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>
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== See also ==

*[[Gallery of American Masterpieces]]
*[[American Painting]]

== External links ==
*[http://www.oceansbridge.com/oil-paintings/section.php?xSec=2443 William M Harnett Oil Paintings]
*[http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/harnett_william_michael.html Editing William Harnet]

== References ==
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