Thomas Moran
British-American painter of the Hudson River School
Born
February 12th, 1837
188 years ago
Died
1926
99 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in England and later emigrating to the United States, this painter played a significant role in the Hudson River School, an American art movement that celebrated the beauty of the American landscape. Influenced by his travels, particularly in the American West, produced many large-scale works that captured the grandeur of nature, with a focus on light and color. His paintings contributed to the American appreciation for the wilderness, and his work helped to promote the creation of national parks. In addition to painting, engaged in printmaking, creating many notable etchings and lithographs.
Painting 'The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone'
Influencing the establishment of national parks
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