Asher Brown Durand
1796–1886 · American · 30 artworks
Hudson River SchoolRomanticismDetailed realismLuminismAtmospheric perspectiveIdealized landscapesUse of light and shadow
artist bio
Asher Brown Durand was a prominent figure in the Hudson River School, an American art movement that celebrated the beauty of the American landscape. His detailed and idealized depictions of nature helped to foster a sense of national identity and appreciation for the wilderness.
what you'll learn
Studying Durand's work allows students to understand the principles of landscape painting, including composition, light, and atmospheric perspective. Students can also learn about the cultural and historical context of the Hudson River School and its emphasis on the sublime qualities of nature.
related: Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt
30 artworks
Pastoral Landscape
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Georgianna Frances Adams
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Cows in a New Hampshire Landscape
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Gathering Storm
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A Creek in the Woods
1865
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in the Shade of the Old Oak Tree
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Landscape (birch and Oaks)
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Landscape Beyond the Tree
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Landscape, Scene from "Thanatopsis"
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A Natural Monarch
1853
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After a Summer Shower
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Hudson River Sketch
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Mary Louisa Adams
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A View of the Valley
1886
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Early Morning at Cold Spring
1850
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In the Woods
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Morning of Life
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Sunday Morning
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View near Rutland, Vermont
1837
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A Pastoral Scene
1858
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Landscape
1859
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Adirondacks
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Portrait of John W. Casilear
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Woodland Landscape
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Evening of Life
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Kindred Spirits
1849
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Landscape, Haystack Mountain, Vermont
1852
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View in the Valley of Oberhasle, Switzerland
1842
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Shandaken Mountains
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the Sketcher
1870
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