Thomas Doughty

1793 - 1856

Quick Facts

  • Corpus themes:
    • hudson river school
    • hudson river school influence
    • regional identity
    • american landscape
    • american landscape tradition
  • Movements: hudson river school
  • Museums on APS:
    • Detroit Institute of Arts
    • Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
    • High Museum of Art
  • Born: 1793, Philadelphia, United States of America
  • Color intensity:
    • monochromatic
    • balanced
  • Works on APS: 111
  • Lifespan: 63 years
  • Creative periods:
    • mature period
    • 19th century
  • More…
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Top-ranked work: In Natures Wonderland
  • Topics explored:
    • landscape
    • rivers
    • mountains
    • scenes
    • landscape painting
  • Typical colors: putty
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Top 3 works:
    • In Natures Wonderland
    • Landscape with Two Figures
    • Landscape
  • Died: 1856

early life and career

thomas doughty, an american artist, was born on july 19, 1793, in philadelphia. he is renowned for being the first american artist to work exclusively as a landscapist, paving the way for the hudson river school art movement.

artistic style and notable works

doughty's quiet, often atmospheric landscapes of the rivers and mountains of pennsylvania, new york, new england, and especially the hudson river valley, are characteristic of his style. some notable works include:

legacy and influence

doughty's work had a profound impact on american art, inspiring a generation of artists to explore and depict the natural beauty of their country. his legacy can be seen in the works of countless artists who followed in his footsteps. key facts:
  • born: july 19, 1793, philadelphia
  • died: july 22, 1856, new york
  • nationality: american
  • occupation: artist, landscapist
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