Thomas Bailey Griffin -Landscape W/ River on a Sunny & Cloudy Day -Oil Painting

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Thomas Bailey Griffin -Landscape w/ River on a Sunny & Cloudy Day -Oil painting
American Realism Hudson River School - … Read more Thomas Bailey Griffin -Landscape w/ River on a Sunny & Cloudy Day -Oil painting
American Realism Hudson River School - Oil painting on canvas- Signed
canvas size 20x22" - Frame size 26x28"

This 19th century Oil painting on canvas depicts the Lamoille River crossing
The Sterling Mountains Vermont (also known as "The Sterling Mountains") and was created by the American artist Thomas Bartholomew Bailey Griffin during the 1880s
Visual Description
The artwork is a classic 19th-century Hudson River School landscape painting,
It features:
The Foreground: A rocky terrain on the lower left leading to a rushing, white-capped river that flows from the center toward the bottom right.
The Midground: Dense, lush forests in warm autumnal tones—golds, browns, and deep greens—line both sides of the river. A prominent, tall tree with orange-tinged leaves stands on the left, anchoring the composition.
The Background: Majestic, rolling mountains rise under a vast sky filled with soft, voluminous white and grey clouds.
The Frame: The painting is housed in an ornate, deep-set gilded wood frame, which is typical for prestigious 19th-century landscape works.
Artist & Style
Thomas Bailey Griffin was known for his atmospheric depictions of the American Northeast, particularly areas around the Delaware River and the mountains of Vermont and New York. His work often captures the "romantic" view of the American wilderness, emphasizing the grandeur and light of the natural world

Artist Biography
Thomas Bartholomew Bailey Griffin (1858–1918) was a prominent American landscape painter known for his atmospheric and impressionistic depictions of the Northeastern United States.
Early Life and Education
Griffin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1858. He pursued his formal art education at the National Academy of Design in New York City, where he began exhibiting his work and refining a style that would later establish him as a key figure in American landscape art.
Artistic Career and Style
Griffin’s work is characterized by its vibrant portrayal of light and atmosphere, often reflecting the influence of the American Impressionist movement. While his style was more impressionistic than the earlier, highly detailed Hudson River School founders, he maintained their focus on the grandeur of the American wilderness.
Key Subjects: He is best known for his landscapes of the Catskill Mountains, the Delaware River, and the countryside of Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.
Notable Exhibitions: In 1896, while living in Brooklyn, he exhibited significant works at the National Academy of Design, including "Hunter Mountain, Catskills" and "View from the Catskills (from Haine's Corners)".
Professional Moves: After establishing himself in New York and Brooklyn, Griffin eventually moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he opened a studio and continued his career as a professional landscape painter.
Legacy and Auction History
Griffin died in 1918. Today, his paintings are frequently featured in auctions, with notable works including. See less