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.

ABOUT

Born in Maplewood, New Jersey, in 1796, Asher Brown Durand began his artistic journey as an engraver, apprenticing from 1812 to 1817. His skill quickly earned him national recognition, especially after he spent three years engraving John Trumbull's 'Declaration of Independence' (1820–23), a project that solidified his reputation as one of America's finest engravers. He also contributed illustrations to popular gift books like *The Token and Atlantic Souvenir* and even engrav…

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NOTABLE WORKS

His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticutt 1820 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Mrs. John Durand (Rachel Meyer Post, 1758–1832) 1822 · New York Historical The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 1823 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Greek Lovers 1825 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Mrs. Asher B. Durand (Lucy Baldwin, d. 1830) 1825 · New York Historical John Durand III (ca. 1824-ca. 1910) 1825 · New York Historical

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INFLUENCES

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John TrumbullAmerican Historical Painting Thomas ColeHudson River School Luman ReedArt Patronage

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