Artist

Thomas Moran

Nationality
American (born England)
Birth/Death
1837-1926

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Work of Art

The Grand Canyon

Artwork by The Grand Canyon
Work of Art
“Fiercely the red sun descending/Burned his way along the heavens”

About

Thomas Moran was a landscape painter who often depicted romantic views of the American West. Moran gained national recognition for his paintings of the Yellowstone region. He later joined other expeditions to the west. He made field sketches of the scenery during his travels and later developed them into paintings.