Frederic Edwin Church | |
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 c. 1868 photograph by Napoleon Sarony | |
| Born | May 4, 1826 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1900 (aged 73) New York City, U.S. |
| Known for | Landscape painting |
| Notable work | Niagara, The Heart of the Andes |
| Movement | Hudson River School |
Frederic Edwin Church (May 4, 1826 – April 7, 1900) was an American landscape painter born in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a central figure in the Hudson River School of American landscape painters, best known for painting large landscapes, often depicting mountains, waterfalls, and sunsets. Church's paintings put an emphasis on realistic detail, dramatic light, and panoramic views. He debuted some of his major works in single-painting exhibitions to a paying and often enthralled audience in New York City. In his prime, he was one of the most famous painters in the United States.