In 1860, Jasper Francis Cropsey painted what is arguably the masterpiece of his career, the monumental “Autumn – On the Hudson River.” He spent at least a year on the project in his London studio, painting from memory. <br> <br> At first glance, one can feel overwhelmed by the vast view, but closer inspection reveals details of everyday life that make the scene accessible.
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 "Autumn – On the Hudson River," 1860, by Jasper Francis Cropsey. Oil on canvas; 59 3/4 inches by 108 1/4 inches. National Gallery of Art, Washington. (Public Domain) | | Cropsey: America’s Painter of Autumn | | By Michelle Plastrik | | In 1860, Jasper Francis Cropsey painted what is arguably the masterpiece of his career, the monumental “Autumn – On the Hudson River.” He spent at least a year on the project in his London studio, painting from memory.
At first glance, one can feel overwhelmed by the vast view, but closer inspection reveals details of everyday life that make the scene accessible. | | | | | | |
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