Thomas Moran was a British-American painter and printmaker renowned for his majestic depictions of the American West. As part of the Hudson River School and a leading figure... View More

Thomas Moran was a British-American painter and printmaker renowned for his majestic depictions of the American West. As part of the Hudson River School and a leading figure in the Rocky Mountain School, he brought attention to landscapes like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.

Moran’s luminous use of color and scale helped inspire public support for the national park system. His works symbolize the sublime vision of nature that shaped American identity in the 19th century.