Henry Ward Ranger

American painter and academic

Henry Ward Ranger - American painter and academic
Born

January 29th, 1858
167 years ago

Died

November 7th, 1916
108 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1858, an American painter and academic specialized in landscape painting. Ranger played a pivotal role in the emergence of American Impressionism. He studied in Paris and developed a style that showcased the interplay of light and color in natural settings. Ranger was a founding member of the Old Lyme Art Colony, which became a central hub for Impressionist artists in America. His teaching at various art institutions also influenced many aspiring painters, promoting the Impressionist movement across the country.

Pioneered American Impressionism

Founded the Old Lyme Art Colony

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