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Edward B. Holt (/Holt/; born Edward Holt; January 11, 1809 – October 7, 1829) was an American artist. Holt is best known for his work themes as being abstract for his time, his depictions of the legendary bird bought him his fame. He is widely regarded as a figure of abstract artistry in the United States, and he was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the art form. Holt along with a full gallery of his art were all lost in a fire, in 1829. No known original painting of his have surfaced since the accident. His work was hailed as a pre Pablo Picasso during his hay-day. He was quickly gaining popularity in America despite his un traditional painting method for his time. He demonstrated incredible talent at a young age growing up in a rural farm town outside of what is now known as Chattanooga TN. His family, migrants of Romania came to America in 1809.

Exceptionally prolific throughout the course of his short life, Holt achieved short lived fame in his life and legends of his original linger in the community around him to this day.