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William Trost Richards () was a distinguished American painter renowned for his breathtaking seascapes and meticulous landscapes.
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William Trost Richards
American landscape painter (1833–1905)
William Trost Richards (November 14, 1833 – November 8, 1905) was an American landscapeartist.[1] He was associated with both the Hudson River School and the American Pre-Raphaelite movement.[2]
Early life and education
Richards was born on November 14, 1833, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] In 1846 and 1847, he attended the local Central High School.
Between 1850 and 1855, he studied part-time with the German artist Paul Weber, while working as designer and illustrator of ornamental metalwork.
Career
Richards's first public exhibit was part of an exhibition in New Bedford, Massachusetts, organized by artist Albert Bierstadt in 1858.[3]
In 1862, he was elected honorary member of the National Academy of Design and was elected as an Academician in 1871.
In 1863, he became a member of the Association for the Advancement of Truth in Art. In 1866, he departed for Europe