Tag: landscape painting
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George Innes: The Coming Storm
American Landscape Painter In the nexus between realism and impressionism live the paintings of George Innes, American landscape painter (May 1, 1825 – August 3, 1894.) Initially influenced by the Hudson River painters George Innes was interested in the spiritual force of nature and tried to represent this in his paintings. While the Hudson River painters…
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Dutch Nocturne
Painting Nocturnes in Oil. One of my favorite genres of landscape painting is the Nocturne. Much like walking out into the night, attempting to paint nocturnes in oil is like entering a different realm where you will be tested. You need to let go and trust your skills. Be confident in the painting process and…
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The Hudson River School
The Hudson River School, a mid-19th-century American art movement, celebrated the sublime beauty of nature through luminous landscape paintings. These artists ventured into the wilderness armed with essential equipment that allowed them to capture the awe-inspiring views with precision. Easel and Palette: The Hudson River School painters relied on portable easels and palettes for plein…