Niagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls) — Frederic Edwin Church

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Artist: Frederic Edwin Church
Date: 1844
Location: Gilcrease Museum

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THE ARTIST

Frederic Edwin Church

Frederic Edwin Church, a central figure of the Hudson River School, captivated 19th-century audiences with his dramatic, panoramic landscapes.

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