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Who was the famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes?

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Who was the famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes?
The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.
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Catskill Mountains from Germantown NY
By Thomas Cole
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Gorgeous panoramic sunset landscape by unknown artist, ca. 1850. Oil on canvas measuring 20 x 34 inches. Depicted are the Catskill Mountains facing west from somewhere in Dutchess County NY...
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Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Evocation (Hudson River School Landscape Oil Painting of Sunset, Framed)
Located in Hudson, NY
Hudson River School inspired landscape painting of sunset with orange glow “Evocation” painted by Jane Bloodgood-Abrams in 2014 oil on canvas 48 x 60 inches / 49.25 x 61.5 inches wi...
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2010s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Moonrise in the Mountains (Hudson River School Style Nighttime Landscape)
Located in Hudson, NY
Luminist, Hudson River School inspired landscape of Catskill mountains with moonlit blue sky "Moonrise in the Mountains", painted by Hudson Valley artist, Jane Bloodgood-Abrams in 20...
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2010s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Historic and Rare 19th Century Arctic Iceberg Seascape Framed Winter Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American winter seascape with an iceberg by Carl Philipp Weber (1849 - 1922). Oil on canvas. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period gold g...
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1880s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Evening Breeze" Large Panoramic Sunset Beach Scene Rare Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and important antique oil painting by George Wright (1850 - 1916). A panoramic beach scene, complete with a sunset and crashing waves. Oil on canvas. Housed in a period gilt...
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1870s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Hudson River School Framed Coastal Luminous Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American Hudson River School coastal seascape. Most likely a view of Maine. Oil on board. Image size, 8 by 12 inches.
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1870s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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