Cedar Grove: Across the river from Hudson is this National Historic Site. Cedar Grove is the home and studio of Thomas Cole. A painter, poet and essayist, Cole is famous for his paintings of the wild and untouched landscapes of the Hudson Valley. He became the leader of the artists known as the the Hudson River School, which included Asher Durand, Frederic Church, Sanford Gifford, Jasper Cropsey and more. This is a must-see art site in Hudson.
“Mount Washington, New Hampshire,” painted by Jasper Francis Cropsey in 1870.
Jasper Francis Cropsey 1823-1900. As a first-generation member from the Hudson River School, he painted autumn landscapes that startled viewers with their boldness and brilliance. He believed landscapes were the highest art form and that nature was a direct manifestation of God and saw his paintings as depicting the rugged and unspoiled qualities of America. He died in anonymity but was rediscovered by galleries and collectors in the 1960s. His paintings are found in most major American museums.
