Hudson River School

In the 1820s and ’30s, a group of artists later called the “Hudson River School” began venturing into the hills and forests of New York and New England, seeking inspiration from nature for their work.

In the 1820s and ’30s, artists began venturing into the hills and forests of New York and New England, seeking inspiration from nature for their work. Gradually, they journeyed further afield, some traveling all the way to California or South America. Today, this group of artists is called the Hudson River School, although they were never actually organized into a formal school. The landscapes and vistas they painted form the first distinctive movement in American art. Hudson River School landscapes are a core element of Reynolda’s collection.