the hudson river school

 

"Niagara falls" by Louis Remy Mignot 1866 Oil on canvas

The Hudson River School movement was a 19th-century art movement in the United States. It was characterized by picturesque landscapes in and around the Hudson Valley. The artists of this movement wanted to depict nature as it was, without embellishment or idealization.

Hudson River School painters often used bright, luminous colors to represent the seasons and the natural light of the Hudson Valley. They also paid great attention to detail and precision in their depictions of nature.

Some of the most famous artists of the Hudson River School include Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church and Asher Durand. Their works were exhibited and admired not only in the United States, but also in Europe, where they helped popularize the movement.

Ultimately, the Hudson River School movement played a crucial role in establishing American artistic identity and influenced many later artists. The precision and beauty of their work continues to inspire artists today.