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Hudson River School

  • Sunset (1865–66)

    Sunset (1865–66)

    Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900)

    Golden light spills across the sky, igniting clouds in fiery hues. The horizon glows, dissolving into deep blues where land meets water. Shadows stretch long beneath the trees, their silhouettes sharp against the dying light. A fleeting moment—warmth fading, night approaching—holds its breath.

  • Autumn on the Lake (1892)

    Autumn on the Lake (1892)

    Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, 1823–1900)

    Golden leaves blaze against the water’s edge, their fiery reflection rippling in the cool lake. A crisp breeze rustles through the trees, carrying the scent of damp earth and fallen foliage. The scene hums with quiet energy—nature’s fleeting brilliance before winter’s hush.