Autumn Landscape, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Orange County, New York

Jasper Francis Cropsey

Created:
Movement:
1875
Romanticism
key Notes:
Hudson River School, Vibrant Foliage
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Dimensions:
28 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (72.4 x 90.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Autumn Landscape, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Orange County, New York by Jasper Francis Cropsey

Autumn Landscape, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Orange County, New York, painted in 1875 by Jasper Francis Cropsey, is an exemplary work of the Hudson River School, known for its romantic portrayal of the American landscape. Cropsey, an American artist born in 1823, was renowned for his vibrant autumnal scenes, which captured the changing seasons with meticulous attention to detail and color. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, reflects Cropsey's fascination with the interplay of light and nature, a hallmark of his artistic style. The work is significant for its depiction of the American wilderness, contributing to the 19th-century cultural identity and appreciation of the natural environment. Cropsey's landscapes often evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence for the natural world, aligning with the transcendentalist ideals of the period. His legacy endures through his ability to convey the sublime beauty of the American landscape, influencing subsequent generations of landscape painters.

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Autumn Landscape, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Orange County, New York by Jasper Francis Cropsey

Created in 1875, this oil on canvas painting by Jasper Francis Cropsey exemplifies the Hudson River School style, characterized by its detailed and romantic portrayal of the American landscape. The artwork captures the vibrant autumnal hues of Sugar Loaf Mountain in Orange County, New York, reflecting Cropsey's fascination with the natural beauty of the region.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Autumn Landscape, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Orange County, New York