Alexander H. Wyant
1836
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1892
United States
Alexander H. Wyant (United States, 1836–1892) was an American landscape painter born in Portage, Ohio, and died in New York City.
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Impressionism
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Alexander H. Wyant was an American painter born in 1836 and active until his death in 1892. He is associated with the Impressionism movement, known for his landscape paintings that capture the effects of light and atmosphere. Wyant studied in Europe, where he was influenced by the works of the Barbizon School and the French Impressionists. His work contributed to the development of American landscape painting in the late 19th century, and he is recognized for his ability to convey mood and emotion through color and brushwork. Despite his significant contributions, details about his early life and training remain largely unknown.