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Copyright This work is in the public domain. Thomas Doughty died in 1856; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1926.
In context
Landscape with Two Figures — Thomas Doughty
Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 63 at death.
Painted when the artist was 62. The artist lived to 63. 23 of the 24 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.
Shaded: the lifetime of Thomas Doughty (1793–1856) ▲ this work, 1855 every dated painting, decade by decade
First works: up to 1832 Main working years: 1832–1838 Late works: from 1838
Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them
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Measured from the image
Main colour
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Catalogued palette
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The ten leading countries
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Together these works take 96.8% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 79 works by this artist, of which 21 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 9 of them, with 3.0% of that attention (100 visits). The same counts, month by month
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About this artwork
Landscape with Two Figures — Thomas Doughty
The painting Landscape with Two Figures by Thomas Doughty is a stunning example of 19th-century American art. Created in 1855, this oil on panel piece measures and is currently housed at the Flint Institute of Arts in the United States. The painting features two figures standing near a body of water, possibly a lake or river, with mountains visible in the background.
The composition of the painting is well-balanced, with the figures and natural elements working together harmoniously. The use of color and light creates a tranquil atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the serene landscape. Thomas Doughty's style is reminiscent of the Hudson River School, a group of American landscape painters known for their emphasis on nature and the sublime.
Other notable works from this period include Waiting: An English Fireside of 1854-1855 by Ford Madox Brown, which can be found at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Another example is William Yellowlees (1796–1855), Artist, Self Portrait by William Yellowlees, which is part of the collection at the National Galleries of Scotland.
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The painting Landscape with Two Figures is a significant work by Thomas Doughty, showcasing his skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world. As part of the collection at the Flint Institute of Arts, it continues to inspire and delight audiences today.
Artist and museum
Born in Philadelphia, United States of America
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.
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
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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Landscape with Two Figures — Thomas Doughty
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