Asher Brown Durand

Asher Brown Durand was an American painter of the Hudson River School.

Painter

August 21, 1796

Leo

September 17, 1886

90

New Jersey

Asher Brown Durand, an American painter and engraver, played a significant role in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. He gained prominence for his masterpiece “Kindred Spirits,” which depicted Thomas Cole and William Cullen Bryant. As a founding member and president of the National Academy of Design in New York City, Durand’s influence on American art was substantial during his time.

Durand’s career began in engraving and printmaking, where he honed his skills and produced prints of his own artwork for distribution. His success in this field allowed him to enter affluent circles and become a prominent figure in the arts. Some of his other notable works include “The Beeches,” “Progress,” and “The First Harvest in the Wilderness.”