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1 Art of the Early Americans Thomas Cole John James Audubon George Catlin

2 Work of Thomas Cole The Return, 1837, oil on canvas

3 Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters The Departure, 1837, oil on canvas

4 Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters L’Allegro,1845, Oil on canvas

5 Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters Romantic Landscape, about 1826, Oil on panel,

6 The Subject Matter of the Hudson River School of Painters Desired to paint the IDEAL landscapes Much of the light and feeling is created or exaggerated for the feeling of awe in the landscape. To create a sense of wonder.

7 Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of Painters The Voyage of Life: Old Age, 1842

8 Portrait of Thomas Cole Born in England Moved to United States in 1818. Moved to New York and began his art career. Painting by Asher B. Durand.

9 John James Audubon California Condor On Endangered list

10 John James Audubon The California Parrot What is he attempting to persuade Americans to? These birds are now extinct.

11 John James Audubon American Anhinga “Snake Bird” Details of the feathers and their patterns.

12 John James Audubon Bald Eagle (White-headed Eagle), 1827-1838 Hand-colored aquatint/engraving on Whatman paper, sheet:

13 Portrait of John James Audubon A woodsman Illustrator What was the purpose of his artwork?

14 George Catlin The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas Oil on Canvas 1830-1870

15 George Catlin St. Louis from the River Below, 1832–33, oil

16 George Catlin Paintings of Native Americans What was his purpose? How did he paint the Native Americans? What was his style of painting like, compared to the Renaissance painters or even the Hudson River school?

17 George Catlin with the Natives Picture of Gatlin painting a chief.

18 George Catlin La-dóo-ke-a, Buffalo Bull, a Grand Pawnee Warrior 1832 Pawnee oil

19 George Catlin Buffalo Bull's Back Fat 1832 Blackfoot/Kainai (Head Chief) oil

20 George Catlin Máh-to-tóh-pa, Four Bears, Second Chief, in Full Dress, 1832 Mandan/Numakiki oil

21 George Catlin Pshán-shaw, Sweet- scented Grass, Twelve-year-old Daughter of Bloody Hand, 1832 Arikara/Sahnish oil

22 George Catlin Ball-play of the Choctaw— Ball up, 1846–50 Choctaw oil

23 George Catlin Buffalo Hunt under the Wolf-skin Mask 1832–33 oil

24 George Catlin Prairie Meadows Burning, 1832 oil


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