Thomas Moran
Thomas Moran (1837–1926) was a British-born American painter and printmaker, known for his dramatic landscapes of the American West, particularly Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. Born in Bolton, England, Moran moved to the United States as a child and began his artistic career as an illustrator. Moran’s travels with geological survey expeditions to the American West, particularly with Ferdinand Hayden’s expedition to Yellowstone in 1871, resulted in some of his most famous works. These grand, luminous landscapes helped inspire the establishment of Yellowstone as the first national park in the U.S.
Moran’s style was deeply influenced by the Hudson River School and European Romanticism, and his paintings are known for their sweeping views and rich detail. His works played a crucial role in promoting the beauty and grandeur of the American landscape to a wider audience. Moran’s paintings are held in major collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Full Name: Thomas Moran
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Birth and Death: 1837–1926
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Profession: Painter and Printmaker
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Influences: Hudson River School, European Romanticism
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Legacy: Known for his dramatic landscapes of the American West, his works are housed in institutions like the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
