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Asher Brown Durand

Asher Brown Durand

American, 1796–1886

Asher Brown Durand (1796–1886) was an American engraver and painter associated with the Hudson River School. Born and died in Maplewood, New Jersey, he apprenticed as an engraver and later managed a New York engraving office. Durand gained recognition for his engravings, including work on the Declaration of Independence and illustrations for annual gift books. Around 1830, he shifted his focus to oil painting, creating detailed landscapes and advocating for drawing directly from nature, and served as president of the National Academy of Design from 1845 to 1861.

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70 artworks

A Sycamore Tree, Plaaterkill Clove by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting of a majestic sycamore tree.

A Sycamore Tree, Plaaterkill Clove (The Sycamore, Kaaterskill Clove)

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Forest scene in the Catskills, oil on canvas by Asher Brown Durand

Forest Scene in the Catskills

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The Narrows, Lake George by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas, depicting a twilight lake scene.

The Narrows, Lake George

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Landscape with Covered Wagon, oil painting by Asher Brown Durand

Landscape with Covered Wagon

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Landscape of Dover Plains, Dutchess County, New York by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting

Dover Plains, Dutchess County, New York

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A sunlit forest path framed by large beech trees shows a shepherd in red guiding a flock of sheep toward a water’s edge amid dense foliage and distant hills.

The Beeches

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Kaaterskill Landscape by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting depicting mountains and light.

Kaaterskill Landscape

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Landscape oil painting by Asher Brown Durand featuring a river and trees

Landscape—Scene from ‘Thanatopsis’

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Landscape study in oil by Asher Brown Durand, featuring rolling hills and a vast sky.

Landscape Study, Dover Plains, New York

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Landscape with a tree, oil painting by Asher Brown Durand

A Natural Monarch

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Lake George by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting depicting tranquil waters and reflections of trees.

Lake George

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Landscape of Rutland, Vermont, oil painting by Asher Brown Durand

View of Rutland, Vermont

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Woodland Landscape by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas depicting a forest with dappled sunlight.

Woodland Landscape

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Summer on Lake George by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting of a serene lake and hills.

Summer on Lake George

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A serene landscape featuring a church spire, ancient trees, and figures walking along a sunlit path.

Sunday Morning

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A portrait of a man with a steady gaze, emerging from darkness with a gentle light revealing his features.

Thomas Cole

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A sunlit clearing with a gently curving creek, cattle drinking, and trees arching overhead.

Catskill Creek (Summer Afternoon)

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A battered ship leans helplessly into the surf, its masts snapped and sails tattered against a dramatic sky.

The Stranded Ship

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A serene view of the Ausable River winding through a rocky landscape under sunlight.

East Branch of the Ausable River

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A man with a wild beard and weary eyes slumps against a tree, his rifle resting across his lap.

Rip Van Winkle

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A portrait of Commodore John Barry with a direct gaze, high collar, and soft graphite lines on pale paper.

Commodore John Barry

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A serene river landscape with cattle, tall trees, and distant hills under a golden afternoon light.

A River Landscape (De Young)

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A serene landscape featuring a shadowed path leading to a sunlit riverbank with cattle.

Pastoral Landscape

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A serene landscape featuring a river winding through the Catskill Valley under a golden sky.

The Catskill Valley

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A View of the Valley, oil on canvas by Asher Brown Durand, featuring lush hills and distant mountains.

A View of the Valley

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A serene landscape with sunlight filtering through trees, revealing a valley with water and distant hills.

Landscape (NAD)

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A self-portrait of Asher Brown Durand, featuring his calm gaze and illuminated features against a dark background.

Self-Portrait

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A luminous figure of a woman in a relaxed yet alert pose, draped in crimson and white cloth, set against a dark forest.

Ariadne

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A serene Catskills landscape with a golden light illuminating a winding path, travelers, and a dog amidst trees and hills.

Landscape-Composition: In the Catskills

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A poised woman gazes directly at the viewer, her hand resting on a marble table with flowers nearby.

Mrs. Winfield Scott

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A portrait of Sarah Eliot Scoville, featuring her steady gaze and lace collar against a dark background.

Sarah Eliot Scoville

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The First Harvest in the Wilderness, oil on canvas by Asher Brown Durand, settlers gathering in a forest.

The First Harvest in the Wilderness

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Woodland Glen by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting depicting a tranquil forest scene

Woodland Glen

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The painting depicts a transition from a wild forest to signs of industrialization with trees, a river, and steamships.

Progress (The Advance of Civilization)

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A serene landscape featuring a blue sky, distant mountains, and twisted trees in the foreground.

Kaaterskill Clove

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A portrait of Oliver Wolcott, showcasing his authoritative gaze and detailed features.

His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticutt

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A portrait of John Trumbull by Asher Brown Durand, showcasing a steady gaze and detailed textures.

John Trumbull

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A detailed portrait of Robert C. Sands, showcasing his confident gaze and high-collared coat.

Robert C. Sands

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A portrait of John Adams, depicting his aged face with white hair and a serious expression, set against a dark background.

John Adams

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A serene forest scene with towering trees, dappled sunlight, and a figure leading a cow along a stream.

Forenoon

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A portrait of a man with a steady gaze, wearing a creamy waistcoat and a black jacket, seated against a shadowed background.

Gouverneur Kemble

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A detailed pencil drawing of a gnarled tree trunk with twisting roots and undergrowth, capturing the texture and drama of nature.

Sketch from Nature

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A serene landscape featuring a brook, sunlight filtering through trees, and cattle grazing in a pasture.

The Babbling Brook

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A serene valley scene with distant mountains, reflecting trees and sky in water, illuminated by patches of sunlight.

Keene Valley

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River Scene by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil river landscape.

River Scene

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A monumental rocky cliff with moss and ferns, illuminated by sunlight against a pale sky.

Rocky Cliff

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A formal portrait of a man with a direct gaze, dressed in a dark coat and white collar, set against a velvety dusk background.

Jonathan Sturges

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A serene forest scene featuring a creek, a bending tree, and dappled sunlight on mossy banks.

A Creek in the Woods

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A rugged foreground with mossy rocks and a tree, overlooking the calm Lake George under a pale sky.

Lake George, New York

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A serene imagined landscape featuring a meadow, pond, figures, and classical statues under golden afternoon light.

Classical Composition

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A serene forest scene with sunlight illuminating the edge of the woods and distant rolling hills.

Edge of the Forest

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Figurative oil painting by Asher Brown Durand depicting a Native American in a serene landscape.

The Indian’s Vespers

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Summer Afternoon by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas depicting a sunlit meadow under a vast sky.

Summer Afternoon

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Landscape by Asher Brown Durand, depicting a vibrant vista with trees and colors.

Weehawken

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Monument Mountain, Berkshires by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting

Monument Mountain, Berkshires

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Study of Rocks in Pearson's Ravine by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas depicting rugged terrain.

Study of Rocks in Pearson's Ravine

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Study of Rocks in Pearson’s Ravine, oil on canvas by Asher Brown Durand, featuring rugged boulders and golden light.

Study of Rocks in Pearson’s Ravine

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Trees on a rocky hillside, oil painting by Asher Brown Durand

Trees on a Rocky Hillside

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Oil painting by Asher Brown Durand featuring mountains, a stream, and sunlight through trees.

High Point; Shandaken Mountains

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Woods By A River, oil painting by Asher Brown Durand, featuring tall trees and a peaceful river.

Woods By A River

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Study of Trees by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas depicting a towering tree.

Study of Trees

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River Scene by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting depicting a tranquil river under golden light.

River Scene

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Artists’ Lane after a Shower by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting showing sunlight filtering through trees.

Artists’ Lane after a Shower

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Landscape by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting depicting a lush forest with soft light.

Landscape

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Portrait of John Quincy Adams, oil on canvas by Asher Brown Durand

John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)

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Landscape with Cows and Sheep by Asher Brown Durand, oil painting depicting cows and sheep in a grassy field.

Landscape with Cows and Sheep

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Study of Trees by Asher Brown Durand, plastic medium, depicting intricate trees and branches.

Study of Trees

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Study of a Rock, oil on canvas by Asher Brown Durand, featuring textured rock and light interplay.

Study of a Rock

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Figurative oil painting by Asher Brown Durand depicting an elderly man with a cane in a forest.

Old man’s reminiscences.

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Forest Stream with Vista by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas depicting a serene landscape with a stream and trees.

Forest Stream with Vista

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