Dwight William Tryon

Dwight William Tryon (1869–1925) was an American painter associated with the Impressionist movement. Born in the United States, he became known for his landscape paintings that captured the effects of light and atmosphere. Tryon studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later in Paris, where he was influenced by the French Impressionists. He played a significant role in promoting Impressionism in America and was a founding member of the Ten American Painters. His work is characterized by a focus on color and light, often depicting serene natural scenes. Tryon's contributions to American art continue to be recognized, although specific details about his later life remain less documented.