William Ranney | |
|---|---|
 1839 self-portrait | |
| Born | William Tylee Ranney May 9, 1813 |
| Died | November 18, 1857 (aged 44) West Hoboken, New Jersey, US (now Union City) |
| Resting place | Bergen Cemetery, New Jersey, US |
| Known for | Portrait painting |
William Tylee Ranney (May 9, 1813 – November 18, 1857) was an American painter, known for his depictions of Western life, sporting scenery, historical subjects and portraiture. In his 20-year career, he made 150 paintings and 80 drawings, and is considered the first major genre painter to work in New Jersey, and one of the most important pre-Civil War American painters.[1][2] His work is on display in several museums across the United States. One of his contemporaries opined, "A specimen of Ranney is indispensable wherever a collection of American art exists".[3]
- ^ Gerdts, Jr. William H. Painting and Sculpture in New Jersey The New Jersey Historical Series, Volume 24. 1964. D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc. Princeton, New Jersey; Pages 120 - 123
- ^ Millan, Nicholas. "Famed American 19th century painter called North Hudson home"; The Union City Reporter; March 16, 2008
- ^ Rosero, Jessica (April 30, 2006). "All-American painter". Hudson Reporter. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.