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'''Thomas Moran''' (1837 - 1926) was an English-born American [[painter]]. He was a Hudson River School painter. Moran was born in Lancashire, UK, and raised in [[Philadelphia]]. | '''Thomas Moran''' (1837 - 1926) was an English-born American [[painter]]. He was a Hudson River School painter. Moran was born in Lancashire, UK, and raised in [[Philadelphia]]. | ||
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''Best known for his panoramic views of the American West, Moran demonstrated the breadth of his vision in equally accomplished paintings of the Pennsylvania countryside, the landscape of Long Island, industrial complexes in [[Mexico]] and America, views of [[Venice]],Italy, and numerous seascapes.'' | ''Best known for his panoramic views of the American West, Moran demonstrated the breadth of his vision in equally accomplished paintings of the Pennsylvania countryside, the landscape of Long Island, industrial complexes in [[Mexico]] and America, views of [[Venice]],Italy, and numerous seascapes.'' | ||
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| + | Moran was an artist of broad interests included paintings ''based on historical and literary works, marine subjects, pastoral views, and, surprisingly, urban and industrial scenes.'' [http://www.nga.gov/feature/moran/new1.shtm] In 1862, he married Mary Nimmo. | ||
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Revision as of 04:09, February 13, 2009
Thomas Moran (1837 - 1926) was an English-born American painter. He was a Hudson River School painter. Moran was born in Lancashire, UK, and raised in Philadelphia.
Moran is considered the premier painter of Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. It is believed that his paintings had an important role in the creation of the Yellowstone National Park.
Best known for his panoramic views of the American West, Moran demonstrated the breadth of his vision in equally accomplished paintings of the Pennsylvania countryside, the landscape of Long Island, industrial complexes in Mexico and America, views of Venice,Italy, and numerous seascapes.
Moran was an artist of broad interests included paintings based on historical and literary works, marine subjects, pastoral views, and, surprisingly, urban and industrial scenes. [1] In 1862, he married Mary Nimmo.
Angangueo, Mexico, 1863.
A View of Venice, 1895.
An Arizona Sunset Near the Grand Canyon, 1898.
Cliff Dwellers, 1899.
See also
External links
- Thomas Moran In-depth study.
- Thomas Moran's Works of Art