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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]]. | '''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]]. It is believed that his paintings had an important role in the creation of Yellowstone National Park. | + | Moran is considered the premier painter of [[Yellowstone]] and the [[Grand Canyon]]. It is believed that his paintings had an important role in the creation of the Yellowstone National Park. |
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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. It is believed that his paintings had an important role in the creation of the Yellowstone National Park.
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.
An Arizona Sunset Near the Grand Canyon, 1898.
Cliff Dwellers, 1899.
External links
- Thomas Moran In-depth study.
