William Trost Richards

William Trost Richards was an American painter born in 1833 and active until his death in 1905. He is best known for his contributions to the Realism movement, particularly in landscape painting. Richards studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later became a prominent member of the Hudson River School. His work is characterized by meticulous detail and a deep appreciation for nature, influencing subsequent generations of American landscape artists. Throughout his career, he exhibited widely and was recognized for his ability to capture the beauty of the American landscape. His legacy continues to be celebrated in various art institutions across the United States.