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Washington Allston

Personal Details

Name

Washington Allston

Place of birth

Waccamaw Parish, South Carolina

Date of Birth

November 5, 1779

Date of Death

July 9, 1843

Nationality

Polish Painter

Field

Painter, Poet

Popular Paintings

Coast Scene on the Mediterranean, Moonlit Landscape, Storm Rising at Sea

Published

The Sylphs of the Seasons, with Other Poems like Monald

Museum

Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, South Carolina


Washington Allston was an American painter, author, and poet best known for his Romantic paintings of the American landscape. Allston is considered one of the preeminent figures of the American Romantic movement of the early 19th century, and his influence is still felt today in the works of many modern painters. He was born in Waccamaw, South Carolina in 1779, and was educated at Harvard University, where he studied literature and philosophy.

Allston began his career as a portrait painter and soon gained acclaim for his works. He was heavily influenced by the English Romantic movement, and his paintings often featured rural scenes and landscapes. His most famous works include "Moonlit Landscape" (1819), "Elijah in the Wilderness" (1820), and "The Valley of the Shadow of Death" (1821). These works were praised for their vivid colors, precise details, and imaginative scenes.

In addition to his work as an artist, Allston was an influential writer and poet. He was an early advocate of American Romanticism, and his poems often explored themes of nature, emotion, and the sublime. His collections of poetry, such as Poems on Various Subjects (1814) and Poems on the Imagination (1826), are considered classics of the American Romantic era.

In addition to his artistic and literary accomplishments, Allston was an important figure in the early history of the United States. He was a close friend of Thomas Jefferson and served as an advisor to President James Madison. He was also an advocate for the abolition of slavery, and his influence can be seen in the works of many anti-slavery writers and activists of the early 19th century.

Today, Washington Allston is remembered as one of the most influential figures of the American Romantic era. His works are still admired by modern audiences, and his influence can be seen in the works of many contemporary painters. His legacy also lives on in the name of the town of Allston, Massachusetts, which was named in his honor. Allston will always be remembered as one of the first great American painters, writers, and poets.


Works Of Washington Allston

  Washington Allston Painting

 Washington Allston Shrew

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