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Year : 1859
Media : Oil On Canvas (i)
Size : 169 x 303 cm

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The Heart of the Andes is a breathtaking oil-on-canvas landscape painting by the renowned American artist Frederic Edwin Church. Measuring over five feet in height and almost ten feet in width, this monumental work of art depicts an idealized landscape in the South American Andes, where Church traveled on two occasions.
The painting was first exhibited publicly between April 29 and May 23, 1859, at New York's Tenth Street Studio Building, the city's first studio building designed for artists. The painting attracted large crowds and critical acclaim, with poetry written in its honor and a composer, George William Warren, dedicating a piece to it in 1863.

A National Treasure

Today, the Heart of the Andes is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of American landscape painting and is part of the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. You can explore this magnificent work of art in detail on the museum's website, which offers a zoomable view of the painting and photographs of the installation.

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Frederic Edwin Church

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Early Life and Training

Frederic Edwin Church, a prominent figure in the Hudson River School of American landscape painters, was born on May 4, 1826, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a direct descendant of Richard Church, a Puritan pioneer from England who accompanied Thomas Hooker on the original journey through the wilderness to what would become Hartford, Connecticut. Church's family wealth allowed him to pursue his interest in art from a very early age. At eighteen years old, Church became the pupil of Thomas Cole, a British-born artist and founder of the Hudson River School, in Catskill, New York. This two-year apprenticeship laid the foundation for Church's future success as a landscape painter.

Artistic Style and Influences

Church's paintings are characterized by their emphasis on realistic detail, dramatic light, and panoramic views. He was influenced by Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian explorer and scientist, and his work reflects the romanticism of the time. Church's style is notable for its use of low horizontal lines, preponderance of sky, and "hidden" brushstrokes, which create a smooth and realistic painting surface.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

* The Oxbow (1836), a romantic landscape depicting a small figure in a vast, atmospheric environment. * View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, a series of sketches and paintings showcasing Church's ability to capture the beauty of the American wilderness. * Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Legacy and Impact

Church was a prolific artist who debuted some of his major works in single-painting exhibitions to a paying and often enthralled audience in New York City. His influence on American landscape painting is undeniable, and his work continues to be celebrated for its beauty and historical significance.

View Church's paintings at the New-York Historical Society or the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Explore more of Church's work on WahooArt.com
Read about Thomas Cole, Church's mentor and fellow Hudson River School artist, on Wikipedia
Discover the Hudson River School art movement and its notable artists on WahooArt.com

Important: Church's paintings are a testament to his skill as a landscape painter and his contribution to American art history.

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