James Hamilton
1819–1878 · American · 14 artworks
RomanticismDramatic lightingAtmospheric perspectiveEmphasis on moodUse of color to evoke emotionDetailed rendering of waves and skies
artist bio
James Hamilton was a 19th-century American painter known for his dramatic and atmospheric marine paintings. He is considered a key figure in American Romanticism, particularly for his ability to capture the sublime power and beauty of the sea.
what you'll learn
Studying Hamilton's work allows students to explore the use of light and color to create mood and drama in landscape painting. Students can also learn about the Romantic movement's fascination with nature's power and the sublime.
related: Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt
14 artworks
Delaware Bay
1875
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Seascape
1865
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Sunset on the Jersey Flats
1861
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Marine
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In theSalt Marshes of N. J.
1872
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Burning Oil Well at Night, near Rouseville, Pennsylvania
1861
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Sunset on a Rough Sea
1873
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The Convict Ship T.K. Hervey
1864
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On Hampstead Heath
1856
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The Last Days of Pompeii
1864
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What Are The Wild Waves Saying
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After the Storm on the Coast of Newfoundland
1860
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Beach Scene
1865
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Foggy Morning on the Thames
1875
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