Jasper Francis Cropsey

1823–1900 (age 77)

Painter

Biography

Jasper Francis Cropsey was a founding figure of the Hudson River School, painting luminous landscapes that celebrated the natural beauty of the American countryside with meticulous detail and poetic color.

He inspired admiration for the majestic vistas of his homeland and left a legacy of works that continue to nurture appreciation for the intersection of art and wilderness.