Romance & Nature: Art of the Hudson River School

This 2,000 square-foot exhibition features the highlights of Berkshire Museum’s Hudson River School collection as well as a collection of Lithographs from John James Audubon as we explore how the relationship of these prominent 19th century American artists developed with the natural world.

A Romanticization of the Natural World

The 19th century in America was full of exploration and expansion, with a new appreciation for natural landscapes. As the country grew with the acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, settlers turned westward to the allure of what they saw as uncharted, untouched land. Art depicting scenes of pristine nature, from the Hudson Valley to the Rocky Mountains, was wildly popular, exemplifying the romanticization of the natural world during this period.

Dates

June 3, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Times

Open during museum hours
Tickets

Included with admission
Location

2nd Floor
Perfect For All Ages
Thomas Hill (1829 – 1908) Yosemite Valley , 1890. Oil on canvas Collection of the Berkshire Museum. Gift of Zenas Crane 1915.28
Thomas Hill (1829 – 1908) Yosemite Valley , 1890. Oil on canvas Collection of the Berkshire Museum. Gift of Zenas Crane 1915.28

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