Artwork details · 2026-03-28

The Icebergs

by Frederic Edwin Church · 1861

The Icebergs by Frederic Edwin Church

Artist

Frederic Edwin Church was an American landscape painter born in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a central figure in the Hudson River School of American landscape painters, best known for painting large landscapes, often depicting mountains, waterfalls, and sunsets. Church's paintings put an emphasis on realistic detail, dramatic light, and panoramic views. He debuted some of his major works in single-painting exhibitions to a paying and often enthralled audience in New York City. In his prime, he was one of the most famous painters in the United States.

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Artwork

The Icebergs by Frederic Edwin Church (1861) is currently displayed at Musée d'Art de Dallas.

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Artist
Frederic Edwin Church
Year
1861
Movement
Hudson River School
Country
United States
Location
Musée d'Art de Dallas