"One of Thomas Cole's illustrious pupils at an early age, Church became a key figure associated with the Hudson River School. His adventurous international trav

Maine provided sensational sunsets, robust waves crashing on rocky shores, and an abundance of wilderness well suited to Frederic Church's artistic vision. Main

Featuring 49 of his most significant paintings, this volume investigates the artistic, scientific, and philosophical influences upon Church's creations. It docu

"The wide variety of selections from Frederic Edwin Church's collection of his own paintings shows the master in all phases of his career, in sketches and finis

A close look at Church s stunning landscape oil sketches and their role in the creation of his monumental paintings"