Who was the famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes?

The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.

Potomac River Painting

"Potomac Falls" Original Oil Painting, Rushing River Waters

Located in Denver, CO

"Potomac Falls" by Diego Glazer is an original oil painting depicting a river with rushing waters

Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Diego Glazer
"Potomac Falls" Original Oil Painting, Rushing River Waters, 2025

$1,200

H 8 in W 16 in

Docking on the Shore of the Potomac River

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

In Docking on the Shore of the Potomac River, H. J. Storm captures a quiet moment along the

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

H.J. Storm
Docking on the Shore of the Potomac River, 1937

$3,600

H 18 in W 26 in

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Early 20th Century Potomac River Landscape with Washington Obelisk Monument

By Maurice Molarsky

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful American impressionist oil painting of Potomac River with Obelisk and sailboat by Maurice

Category

1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Maurice Molarsky
Early 20th Century Potomac River Landscape with Washington Obelisk Monument, 1914

H 17.5 in W 21.25 in D 1 in

Max Weyl-American Painting

Located in Charleston, SC

Coastal scene by American artist Max Weyl. Well known for his coastal and Potomac River

Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Max Weyl-American Painting

H 15 in W 21 in

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Find the exact potomac river painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for a potomac river painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a potomac river painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown and more. Creating a potomac river painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Bethanne Kinsella Cople are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and board can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Potomac River Painting?

The average selling price for a potomac river painting we offer is $1,750, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $9,000 for the highest priced.

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Who was the famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.

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