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Greek Lovers by Asher Brown Durand

Greek Lovers

Asher Brown Durand · 1825

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DETAILS
Artist
Asher Brown Durand
Date
1825
Medium
Engraving
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dimensions
sheet: 3 11/16 x 2 3/4 in. (9.3 x 7 cm)
Collection
Drawings and Prints
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Frederic F. Durand, 1930
ART MOVEMENTS
Hudson River School
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THE ARTIST

Asher Brown Durand

Asher Brown Durand transitioned from a renowned engraver of national documents to a leading painter of the Hudson River School, capturing the American landscape with meticulous detail.

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