Hudson River School
Trees (David Johnson)
David Johnson (1827–1908) made Trees. It belongs to the Hudson River School movement.
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StatsTrees, in brief
- Title
- Trees
- Artist
- David Johnson (1827–1908)
- Artist born in
- New York City, United States
- Movement
- Hudson River School
- Subject
- forests
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David Johnson, Trees. Public domain.
Questions on Trees, answered
What does "Trees" by David Johnson depict?
The themes present in "Trees" by David Johnson include forests. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
Can the image of "Trees" by David Johnson be freely reproduced?
"Trees" by David Johnson is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "Trees"?
"Trees" was created by David Johnson. The information on this page describes David Johnson's original work.
Which artistic current is "Trees" by David Johnson part of?
"Trees" by David Johnson belongs to the Hudson River School movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
Is "Trees" by David Johnson in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Trees" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1908.
About the artist, David Johnson
1827–1908, United States
David Johnson
David Johnson: Weaver of Northeastern Light David Johnson, born in New York City in 1827, wasn’t a name etched into the public consciousness during his lifetime, yet his contributions to American landscape painting are profoundly significant. He belonged to the second generation of the Hudson River School, a movement that sought to capture the sublime beauty and spirit of America's natural world – a legacy he inherited and subtly reshaped over a remarkably productive career spanning nearly five decades. Unlike some of his more flamboyant contemporaries, Johnson’s approach was characterized by quiet observation, meticulous detail, and an almost meditative quality, earning him recognition as a master of Luminism, a style emphasizing subtle tonal variations and atmospheric effects to evoke mood and atmosphere rather than dramatic spectacle. Johnson's early artistic journey began with limited formal training.
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