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The Shores of Lake Superior, by Thomas Moran, oil, 1866

The Shores of Lake Superior

Thomas Moran

1866

oil

canvas

From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Shores of Lake Superior is a 1866 oil by Thomas Moran, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Moran
When & what style?
1866 · Hudson River School Movement
Where can I see it?
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

About this work

The painting is called The Shores of Lake Superior. It was created by Thomas Moran in 1866. The painting is held at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which suggests it's a significant work in American art history, and learning more about the museum can provide context. You can learn more about this style by looking up the artist: Thomas Moran.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Moran
Artist

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran (February 12, 1837 – August 25, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School in New York whose work often featured the Rocky Mountains.

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