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KEY DATES: 1825-1875

The name given to a number of American landscape painters working between 1825-1875, inspired by their pride in the beauty of their homeland. The three founders, and probably the most important figures were Thomas Cole, Thomas Doughty and Asher B Durand.

The patriotic spirit of the painters of The Hudson River School won them great popularity in the middle of 19th Century.

REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS:

Thomas Cole
Thomas Doughty
Asher B Durand

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