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A Civil War-Era Artist Who Battled Disability

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Published August 4, 2014 at 12:42 PM EDT

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William Trego in his studio in 1899 with "The Rescue of the Colors"

Pennsylvania has been the birthplace of many highly regarded artists; well-known figures such as Thomas Eakins, Benjamin West, and Wharton Esherick.

However, mention the name William T. Trego and you’ll likely be met with blank stares. WRTI’s Jim Cotter reflects on one of Pennsylvania’s lesser-known masters. William T. Trego Catalogue at the James A. Michener Art Museum.