Thomas Doughty

1793 - 1856

Quick Facts

  • Works on APS: 79
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Lifespan: 63 years
  • Topics explored:
    • landscape
    • rivers
    • mountains
    • scenes
    • landscape painting
  • Creative periods:
    • mature period
    • 19th century
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • Died: 1856
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  • Born: 1793, Philadelphia, United States of America
  • Top 3 works:
    • View on the St. Croix River near Robbinston
    • Landscape with Two Figures
    • Early Winter
  • Top-ranked work: View on the St. Croix River near Robbinston
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Corpus themes:
    • hudson river school
    • hudson river school influence
    • regional identity
    • romantic landscape
    • doughty's signature style
  • Museums on APS:
    • Detroit Institute of Arts
    • Detroit Institute of Arts
    • Detroit Institute of Arts
    • Detroit Institute of Arts
    • Detroit Institute of Arts
  • Movements: hudson river school

early life and career

thomas doughty, an american artist, was born on july 19, 1793, in philadelphia. he is renowned for being the first american artist to work exclusively as a landscapist, paving the way for the hudson river school art movement.

artistic style and notable works

doughty's quiet, often atmospheric landscapes of the rivers and mountains of pennsylvania, new york, new england, and especially the hudson river valley, are characteristic of his style. some notable works include:

legacy and influence

doughty's work had a profound impact on american art, inspiring a generation of artists to explore and depict the natural beauty of their country. his legacy can be seen in the works of countless artists who followed in his footsteps. key facts:
  • born: july 19, 1793, philadelphia
  • died: july 22, 1856, new york
  • nationality: american
  • occupation: artist, landscapist
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