Ohio River Valley Landscape by Prominent 19th-Century African-American Landscape Painter Robert S. Duncanson (1821-1872),

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American Artist titled Ohio River Valley Landscape by Robert S. Duncanson and features a tranquil river scene with golden trees. … Read more American Artist titled Ohio River Valley Landscape by Robert S. Duncanson and features a tranquil river scene with golden trees. The image features "Ohio River Valley Landscape," an artwork attributed to the prominent 19th-century African-American landscape painter Robert S. Duncanson.
Artwork Background
Artist: Robert S. Duncanson (1821-1872), recognized as a leading figure of the second-generation Hudson River School and the pioneer of the regional Ohio River Valley art style. Hudson River School / Romantic
Landscape. It emphasizes serene, idealized nature through warm autumn foliage, glowing atmospheric light, and soft reflections on the calm river water.

The Address: The stamp reads "772
Broadway"
The Timeline: Goupil & Co. operated from this specific address between 1860 and 1870.
Historical Context: In September 1860, the gallery moved to 772 Broadway (known as the Stewart's Block). They remained there until 1870, when they relocated further uptown to 170 Fifth Avenue. * Passaic County Hist... +1
The Central Numbers on the back
The digits "772" printed in the center of the inner ring match the street address (772
Broadway). Canvas suppliers and art colorists frequently used custom stamps that integrated both their firm name and location. legendary African American landscape painter Robert S.
Duncanson painted on a canvas bearing this exact stamp. Duncanson operated at the peak of his career during the precise decade
(1860-1870) this stencil was used by Goupil &
Co. at 772 Broadway.
The structural intersection between
Duncanson's movements and this specific canvas provider aligns and is important for this artwork. Great American History!

Robert S. Duncanson (1821-
1872) was a 19th-century painter and the first
African American artist to achieve international
acclaim. Heavily influenced by the Hudson River School, he is celebrated for his romantic, pastoral landscapes that often carried subtle messages of an idyllic, oppression-free world.

The Hudson River School Connection:
Often referred to as a "second-generation"
Hudson River School painter, Duncanson was compared by contemporary critics to titans of the era.
Seeking to escape the tensions of the American Civil War, Duncanson moved to Canada and Europe from 1863 to 1865. During this time, he became highly successful in Montreal and in Great Britain, even attracting royal and aristocratic patrons.
He is now well celebrated Worldwide and admired for his Important contribution to African American art. No visible signature that I am aware of. The stamp and work supports its authenticity. Duncanson operated at the peak of his career during the precise decade
(1860-1870) this stencil was used by Goupil &
Co. at 772 Broadway.
The structural intersection between
Duncanson's movements and this specific canvas provider aligns on several critical fronts: It’s been in a known American historical family until I acquired it 30years ago from the families estate. See less