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If you love landscape paintings, then a visit to the Hunter Museum needs to be on your summer bucket list! The Hunter’s current special exhibition, “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” showcases over 65 breathtaking landscapes from artistic movements that influenced American painters. Organized by the Reading Public Museum and generously sponsored by the Southeastern Trust Company, “In Nature’s Studio” explores how the American landscape transformed over two centuries through movements such as the Hudson River School, Impressionism, Tonalism, and Modernism.
And that’s not all! Find landscapes from our permanent collection on the third floor of the Hunter’s historic mansion. Recently reinstalled this year for the first time since 2005, the permanent collection’s landscape gallery features works from the Hudson River School - including some of the same internationally-renowned artists featured in “In Nature’s Studio!”
With familiar favorites alongside works newly on view, the landscape paintings in the Hunter mansion have been reinterpreted through a modern lens. This is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to see treasured works that have been resting in our archives!
In the 19th century, the American landscape became a symbol of growth, paving the way for the first major American art movement - the Hudson River School. These intrepid artists sought to instill deeper meaning in their paintings. Without the benefit of modern technology or transportation, they ventured deep into the wilderness to capture the sublime beauty of nature.
These landscapes left 19th century audiences in awe, cultivating national pride and the desire for conservation amidst rapid industrialization, which helped spur the founding of America’s National Park System. By featuring this collection, we encourage viewers to make their own connections with our local environment, with Tennessee being the home of 12 nationally designated parks and historical sites!
There’s a scenic outlook for everyone at the Hunter Museum, so plan your visit today at huntermuseum.org!
by Hannah Brawley
And that’s not all! Find landscapes from our permanent collection on the third floor of the Hunter’s historic mansion. Recently reinstalled this year for the first time since 2005, the permanent collection’s landscape gallery features works from the Hudson River School - including some of the same internationally-renowned artists featured in “In Nature’s Studio!”
With familiar favorites alongside works newly on view, the landscape paintings in the Hunter mansion have been reinterpreted through a modern lens. This is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to see treasured works that have been resting in our archives!
In the 19th century, the American landscape became a symbol of growth, paving the way for the first major American art movement - the Hudson River School. These intrepid artists sought to instill deeper meaning in their paintings. Without the benefit of modern technology or transportation, they ventured deep into the wilderness to capture the sublime beauty of nature.
These landscapes left 19th century audiences in awe, cultivating national pride and the desire for conservation amidst rapid industrialization, which helped spur the founding of America’s National Park System. By featuring this collection, we encourage viewers to make their own connections with our local environment, with Tennessee being the home of 12 nationally designated parks and historical sites!
There’s a scenic outlook for everyone at the Hunter Museum, so plan your visit today at huntermuseum.org!
by Hannah Brawley
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