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:- view toward the hudson river (1839), princeton university art museum
- ruins in a landscape (1828)
- in the catskills (1836), reynolda house museum of american art
- landscape after ruisdael (ca. 1846), brooklyn museum
- view of the fairmount waterworks, philadelphia, from the opposite side of the schuylkill river (1824/26), museum of fine arts, houston
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
Questions & Answers
How can I follow Thomas Doughty's work year by year?
Thomas Doughty's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
What colors did Thomas Doughty use most often?
The color profile of Thomas Doughty's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.
What moods do Thomas Doughty's artworks express?
The artist's Mood Room page shows Thomas Doughty's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.
