George Cochran Lambdin

George Cochran Lambdin was an American painter born on January 6, 1830, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he passed away on January 20, 1896, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was associated with the American Realism movement, known for his detailed and emotive floral still lifes and genre scenes. Lambdin studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was influenced by the works of the Hudson River School and the Pre-Raphaelites. His paintings were widely exhibited, and he became a member of the National Academy of Design in 1868. Lambdin's work contributed to the popularization of floral subjects in American art during the 19th century, and his pieces were often reproduced in chromolithographs, making them accessible to a broader audience. His legacy is marked by his ability to capture the delicate beauty of flowers with precision and sensitivity.