Kindred Spirits (1849) by Asher Durand

Kindred Spirits - Asher Durand - 1849

Artwork Information

TitleKindred Spirits
ArtistAsher Durand
Date1849
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions117 x 92 cm
Art MovementRomanticism
Current LocationCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR, US
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About Kindred Spirits

Kindred Spirits by Asher Brown Durand is a significant American landscape painting that depicts Thomas Cole, another prominent artist of the period and William Cullen Bryant, the poet. This masterpiece was painted in 1849 after Cole’s death as a tribute to him as he was considered one of the influential artists who brought attention to landscape painting in America. The painting is part of a monographic exhibition on Durand’s career which showcases 57 iconic American landscape paintings from the 19th century.

Durand belonged to the Hudson River School of painters, which focused on painting landscapes and was known for their exceptional attention to detail. Kindred Spirits demonstrates this precision with its depiction of geological formations, plants and life-like qualities in portraying mountain ranges that make it one of the best works from this school.

The gift given by Durand to Bryant signifies companionship between two intellectual men and has since then become an important artifact in American art history. The Catskill Mountains are portrayed with intricate detail combined with vivid colors offering an immersive experience for viewers looking at this remarkable piece.

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