Hofer
ANDREAS (huh'fer), dominions, was given by the treaty of the Tyrol, long a part of the Austrian the valley of Passeyr, in 1767. When volted, and Andreas Hofer became their painter; born in New York City in 1854. Three French armies then invaded the leader. Within a week from the out- He studied in New York and Paris. province, and after temporary success break of the insurrection, early in April, 1809, the Bavarian forces were every- While well known as a successful painter his reputation perhaps rests on his art criticism. He was art director for the "New York Times" for three years and was assistant editor of the "Illustrated American" for one year. He later was art critic for the "New York Globe" and "Commercial Advertiser." He was also widely known as a lecturer on art subjects. His popular writings include "The Treasures of the Metropolitan Museum of Art" (1892); "Painting in the tory at Heidelberg. He began early to the International Art Association of Chi- Spain and Italy. He was a member of Nineteenth Century in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy. He was a member of the International Art Association of Chicago. He died in 1915. месторо on their part, Hofer won the victory of Innspruck, and again freed his country.
By the armistice of Znaim, agreed to after the victory of Napoleon at Wagram, the Austrians were compelled to after the victory of Napoleon at Wa- By the armistice of Znaim, agreed to Innspruck, and again freed his country. on their part, Hofer won the victory of province, and after temporary success Three French armies then invaded the where defeated and the Tyrol freed. 1809, the Bavarian forces were every- break of the insurrection, early in April, quit the Tyrol. A second French invasion ended in defeat, and the people were a third time freed. For a few weeks Hofer was, virtually, sovereign of his country; but on the renewed invasion of French and Bavarians, he was betrayed to his enemies, condemned by a courtmartial at Mantua, and shot Feb. 20, 1810.
American poet and novelist; born in