Robert Swain Gifford

Robert Swain Gifford was an American painter born in 1840 and active until his death in 1908. He was associated with the Realism movement, focusing on landscapes and marine scenes that captured the natural beauty of the American coastline. Gifford studied at the National Academy of Design and later became a member of the American Watercolor Society. His work was exhibited widely, and he was known for his ability to convey atmospheric effects and light in his paintings. Gifford's contributions to American art are recognized for their technical skill and fidelity to nature, influencing subsequent generations of landscape artists.