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| | Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of a glazier and sign painter. He learned journeyman painting from his father, and in 1814 began portrait painting. Likely he had advice from Thomas Sully, when he visited Baltimore. In 1816, Tilyard won a $20,000 lottery and turned from painting to operating a dry goods store. It was a failed venture, so in 1822, he returned to painting and received some prestigeous portrait commissions. He died from insanity before he realized his potential, and critics now think he was one of the more talented early 19th century portrait painters. |
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