Autumn—On the Hudson River
1860 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This grand-scale landscape painting depicts a vibrant autumnal view overlooking the Hudson River valley in New York. It is considered a masterpiece of the Hudson River School, emphasizing the dramatic light and rich foliage of the American wilderness.
Did you know?
When this painting was exhibited in London in 1860, it created a sensation, as it was the largest American landscape to be shown in England at that time. Cropsey intentionally used the vivid reds and oranges of the American autumn to highlight the unique beauty of the New World, famously stating that he wanted to capture the 'glorious' season that did not exist in the same way in Europe.
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Autumn—On the Hudson River
Jasper Cropsey, 1860
