"Thomas Moran, landscape painter, etcher, engraver, lithographer. Born February 12, 1837, at Bolton Lancashire (England) accompanied his family to Maryland in 1844, and studied painting with his brother Edward in Philadelphia during the mid-1850. In 1862 the two Moran’s' went to England for further study and came under the influence of Turner. Thomas visited Europe again in the same decade and several times in the later years. His fame rests largely on his large paintings of scenes in the Far West, including Yellowstone Park, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. His home was in Philadelphia until 1872 when he moved to Newark (N.J.) and shortly after to NYC. In 1916 he moved to Santa Barbara (Cal.) where he died on August 26, 1926."
Role(s):
Author
Names (all):
Moran, Thomas
Birth Date:
1837
Death Date:
1926
Nationalities:
American (North American)
Roles:
American painter, 1837-1926
Gender:
male
Note:
Born 12 January 1837; died 25 August 1926. In 1844, Moran and his family settled in Maryland. Moran began his career in the 1850s as a wood engraver in Philadelphia. In the mid-1850s, he studied painting in Philadelphia under his brother Edward Moran. Moran and his brother travelled to England in 1862 to study painting. In the 1860s, Moran also visited France and Italy. In 1871, Moran accompanied the Geological Survey of Yellowstone National Park, Colorado. In 1872, Moran established himself in New York City. In 1916, Moran moved to Santa Barbara, California. Comment on works: Landscapes
Related People:
Moran, Edward, sibling of - person American painter, 1829-1901
Moran, Edward Percy, uncle/aunt of - person American painter, 1862-1935
Moran, Mary Nimmo, spouse of - person American etcher and landscapist, 1842-1899
Noted for original artisitic style and subjects, and his extravagant personality. Studied first with Francesco Francanzano, his brother-in-law, later with Ribera and probably with Aniello Falcone. Although he painted figures and other subjects as well, he is best known today for dark, romanticized landscapes and history paintings that had substantial influence from 17th to 19th centuries.
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Notes in the artist's hand; Inscribed by hand in pencil, "from Salvator Rosa in the Brera Gallery, Milan" in upper right on recto; Inscribed by hand in pencil, "after Salvator Rosa [end of text illegible]" in lower right on recto
Signed by hand in pencil, "T.M. 1867" in upper right on recto
