Frederic Edwin Church

Frederic Edwin Church, born in 1826 in Hartford and died in 1900 in New York City, was an American painter known for his landscapes and panoramic scenes. His works, such as 'The Heart of the Andes' and 'Niagara,' are admired for their detailed realism and atmospheric effects, capturing the essence of the American wilderness and natural beauty. Influenced by the Hudson River School and his contemporary Thomas Cole, Church's technique involved a luminous and meticulous approach to composition and color, conveying the grandeur and majesty of the landscape. His career was marked by his ability to depict the sublime and awe of the natural world, making him a celebrated figure in 19th-century American painting.