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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]].
''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.''
''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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Moran was an artist of broad interests included paintings ''based on historical and literary works, marine subjects, pastoral views, and, surprisingly, urban and industrial scenes.'' [http://www.nga.gov/feature/moran/new1.shtm] In 1862, he married Mary Nimmo.
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== See also ==
*[[Winslow Homer]]
*[[James Whistler]]
*[[American Painting]]
*[[Painting Schools]]
== External links ==
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