Henry Farrer

American, 1844–1903

Henry Farrer was an American landscape painter and printmaker, known for his atmospheric depictions of the American wilderness. He was born in 1844 in New York City and became a prominent figure in the Hudson River School movement, which emphasized the beauty of the American landscape. Farrer studied under notable artists including John Frederick Kensett and was influenced by the works of Thomas Cole. He exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design and became a member of the American Watercolor Society. Farrer's works often feature dramatic lighting and a focus on the interplay between land and sky, showcasing his ability to capture the sublime aspects of nature. His significant contributions to American art have earned him recognition as a key figure in 19th-century landscape painting.

34 artworks

St. Paul’s Chapel, New York engraving by Henry Farrer, featuring columns and stained glass.

St. Paul’s Chapel, New York, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’

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Evening, New York Harbor by Henry Farrer, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil harbor at twilight

Evening, New York Harbor

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The Harsen Homestead engraving by Henry Farrer, depicting a weathered building and long shadows.

The Harsen Homestead, Corner of 10th Avenue and 70th Street, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’

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Engraving by Henry Farrer of an old house in New York, showcasing urban architecture

Old House, Corner of Peck Slip and Water Street, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’

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A Powder Magazine in Central Park, watercolor on paper by Henry Farrer

A Powder Magazine in Central Park, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’.

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Winter Scene in Moonlight by Henry Farrer, depicting a snowy landscape illuminated by moonlight.

Winter Scene in Moonlight

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The Old Revenue Office, Whitehall by Henry Farrer, 1870, depicting a bustling urban scene.

The Old Revenue Office, Whitehall, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’

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Old Houses in the ‘Five Points’ by Henry Farrer, oil on canvas depicting historic urban architecture

Old Houses in the ‘Five Points’, 1870, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’.

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City and Sunset by Henry Farrer, oil on canvas depicting a cityscape at sunset with reflections in water.

City and Sunset

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Old House in Rector Street, engraving by Henry Farrer

Old House in Rector Street, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’.

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The Cooke Monument in St. Paul’s Churchyard, engraving by Henry Farrer

The Cooke Monument in St. Paul’s Churchyard, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’

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Lighthouse by Henry Farrer, oil on canvas, depicting a lighthouse amidst a stormy sea

Lighthouse

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Landscape of Pelham Bay by Henry Farrer, oil painting depicting calm water and afternoon light.

Pelham Bay

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Sunset on the East River by Henry Farrer, oil painting depicting a river at twilight with dramatic clouds.

Sunset on the East River

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The Crooked Stoop, engraving by Henry Farrer depicting a sunset over cobblestones

The Crooked Stoop (Old Tom’s Chop House), from ‘Scenes of Old New York’.

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Autumn’s Grey and Melancholy by Henry Farrer, oil painting depicting a tranquil autumn landscape.

Autumn’s Grey and Melancholy

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Somerindyck House, architecture by Henry Farrer, 1870, oil painting

Somerindyck House, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’

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The Old Beach House by Henry Farrer, oil on canvas, depicting a weathered beach house by the shore

The Old Beach House, Corner of Cedar and Greenwich Streets, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’.

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Landscape with a bridge over water, by Henry Farrer, oil painting

Little Hell Gate, Harlem

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The Post Office, Middle Dutch Church engraving by Henry Farrer, highlighting sunlight on the church facade.

The Post Office, Middle Dutch Church, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’.

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A Calm Afternoon, Long Island by Henry Farrer, impressionism, depicting a serene river landscape

A Calm Afternoon, Long Island

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Engraving by Henry Farrer depicting soldiers in battle amidst smoke and chaos

Fort Haight; Battle of Harlem Plains, from ‘Scenes of Old New York’

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The Cooke Monument in St. Paul's Churchyard by Henry Farrer

The Cooke Monument in St. Paul's Churchyard

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St. Paul's Chapel, New York by Henry Farrer

St. Paul's Chapel, New York

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The Old Beach House, Corner of Cedar and Greenwich Streets by Henry Farrer

The Old Beach House, Corner of Cedar and Greenwich Streets

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The Post Office, Middle Dutch Church by Henry Farrer

The Post Office, Middle Dutch Church

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Old House in Rector Street by Henry Farrer

Old House in Rector Street

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A Powder Magazine in Central Park by Henry Farrer

A Powder Magazine in Central Park

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The Old Revenue Office, Whitehall by Henry Farrer

The Old Revenue Office, Whitehall

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Old Houses in the "Five Points", 1870 by Henry Farrer

Old Houses in the "Five Points", 1870

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The Crooked Stoop (Old Tom's Chop House) by Henry Farrer

The Crooked Stoop (Old Tom's Chop House)

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Somerindyck House, Bloomingdale Road by Henry Farrer

Somerindyck House, Bloomingdale Road

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The Harsen Homestead, Corner of 10th Avenue and 70th Street by Henry Farrer

The Harsen Homestead, Corner of 10th Avenue and 70th Street

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Old House, Corner of Peck Slip and Water Street by Henry Farrer

Old House, Corner of Peck Slip and Water Street

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