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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]].
Moran is considered the premier painter of [[Yellowstone]] and the [[Grand Canyon]].
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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.''
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Image:Moran An Arizona Sunset Near the Grand Canyon 1898.jpg|An Arizona Sunset Near the Grand Canyon, 1898.
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== External links ==
*[http://www.nga.gov/feature/moran/index.shtm Thomas Moran] In-depth study.
[[Category:Painters]]