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Art of the Early Americans. Thomas Cole John James Audubon George Catlin. Work of Thomas Cole. The Return, 1837, oil on canvas. Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters. The Departure, 1837, oil on canvas. Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters.
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Art of the Early Americans Thomas Cole John James Audubon George Catlin
Work of Thomas Cole • The Return, 1837, oil on canvas
Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters • The Departure, 1837, oil on canvas
Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters • L’Allegro,1845, Oil on canvas
Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters • Romantic Landscape, about 1826, Oil on panel,
The Subject Matter of the Hudson River School of Painters • Desired to paint the IDEAL landscapes • Much of the light and feeling is created or exaggerated for the feeling of awe in the landscape. • To create a sense of wonder.
Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters • The Voyage of Life: Old Age, 1842
Born in England Moved to United States in 1818. Moved to New York and began his art career. Painting by Asher B. Durand. Portrait of Thomas Cole
California Condor On Endangered list John James Audubon
The California Parrot What is he attempting to persuade Americans to? These birds are now extinct. John James Audubon
American Anhinga “Snake Bird” Details of the feathers and their patterns. John James Audubon
John James Audubon • Bald Eagle (White-headed Eagle), 1827-1838Hand-colored aquatint/engraving on Whatman paper, sheet:
A woodsman Illustrator What was the purpose of his artwork? Portrait of John James Audubon
The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas Oil on Canvas 1830-1870 George Catlin
George Catlin • St. Louis from the River Below, 1832–33, oil
George Catlin Paintings of Native Americans • What was his purpose? • How did he paint the Native Americans? • What was his style of painting like, compared to the Renaissance painters or even the Hudson River school?
Picture of Gatlin painting a chief. George Catlin with the Natives
La-dóo-ke-a, Buffalo Bull, a Grand Pawnee Warrior 1832Pawnee oil George Catlin
Buffalo Bull's Back Fat 1832 Blackfoot/Kainai(Head Chief) oil George Catlin
Máh-to-tóh-pa, Four Bears, Second Chief, in Full Dress, 1832 Mandan/Numakiki oil George Catlin
Pshán-shaw, Sweet-scented Grass, Twelve-year-old Daughter of Bloody Hand, 1832Arikara/Sahnishoil George Catlin
Ball-play of the Choctaw—Ball up, 1846–50 Choctaw oil George Catlin
Buffalo Hunt under the Wolf-skin Mask 1832–33 oil George Catlin
Prairie Meadows Burning, 1832 oil George Catlin