View of Cotopaxi

Frederic Edwin Church

Created:
Movement:
1857
Romanticism
key Notes:
Sublime landscape; Volcanic majesty
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Dimensions:
62.2 × 92.7 cm (24 1/2 × 36 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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View of Cotopaxi by Frederic Edwin Church

Frederic Edwin Church painted "View of Cotopaxi" in 1857, employing oil on canvas to capture the dramatic landscape of the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador. As a leading figure of the Hudson River School, Church was renowned for his detailed and luminous landscapes, which often depicted sublime natural scenes. This painting exemplifies his fascination with the power and beauty of nature, reflecting the 19th-century American Romanticism movement. Church's work had a significant impact on the perception of the American landscape, emphasizing its grandeur and spiritual significance. "View of Cotopaxi" is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and the artist's ability to convey the dynamic forces of nature. Church's travels to South America, inspired by the writings of explorer Alexander von Humboldt, greatly influenced his artistic vision and contributed to his reputation as a master landscape painter.

Description of the work:

View of Cotopaxi by Frederic Edwin Church

Created in 1857, "View of Cotopaxi" by Frederic Edwin Church is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Hudson River School's emphasis on dramatic landscapes and natural beauty. The artwork captures the majestic Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador, highlighting Church's meticulous attention to detail and atmospheric effects.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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View of Cotopaxi