Frederic Edwin Church, Niagara Falls, 1857, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. (Wikipedia public domain image)
SEYMOUR — The Seymour Public Library hosts Historian John Cilio for a free, in-person presentation,” Hudson River Painters — An Artistic Landscape Fraternity” at the Seymour Public Library on Wed. September 18, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.
Registration is not required.
The Hudson River School was America’s first true artistic fraternity, dating back to the 1820s.
This loosely organized group of painters focused on capturing the unique natural beauty of the American continent. During this time of significant social, political, and economic change in American history, the paintings of the Hudson River School reflected a sense of hopefulness and a deep appreciation for the untouched American landscape. As time passed, their artwork also began to convey a sense of sorrow for the changing landscape.
Join John Cilio for an exciting illustrated presentation that delves into the storied lives, locations, and symbolism of these visionary painters. They fearlessly blended realism with fantasy on canvas to create stunning images of America the Beautiful.
John Cilio is a historian, storyteller, member of the Organization of American Historians and a member of the Association for the Study of Connecticut History.
This presentation is free and all are welcome. Registration is not required. The Seymour Public Library is located at 46 Church St., Seymour, CT 06483. Please call the library at 203 – 888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org for more information.
