George McCord
George McCord (August 1, 1848 – April 6, 1909) was an American painter, known for atmospheric marine and landscape paintings in oil, pastel, and watercolor and for black and white drawings. McCord was born in New York City and remained primarily a resident in Brooklyn although he traveled widely and from 1883 also had a studio in Morristown, New Jersey. He was part of the second generation of Hudson River School painters.
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- Name
- George McCord
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Known for
- Painting
- Movement
- Hudson River School
- Born
- 1848 · New York City.
- Died
- 1909 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- painter
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George McCord (August 1, 1848 – April 6, 1909) was an American painter, known for atmospheric marine and landscape paintings in oil, pastel, and watercolor and for black and white drawings. McCord was born in New York City and remained primarily a resident in Brooklyn although he traveled widely and from 1883 also had a studio in Morristown, New Jersey. He was part of the second generation of Hudson River School painters.
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He studied at the Hudson River Institute, the Claverack Academy in Claverack, New York.
The field of work recorded is painting. Places of work recorded in the authority are Netherlands, Amsterdam and Katwijk. Work by George McCord is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Smithsonian American Art Museum, New York Historical and Picker Art Gallery.
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• Name — George McCord • Birthplace — New York City, New York, U.S. • Known for — Painting • Movement — Hudson River School
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1848
George McCord born at New York City.
1909
George McCord died at New York City.
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George McCord worked in painting. His work is associated with Hudson River school. He worked at Netherlands, Amsterdam and Katwijk.
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Smithsonian American Art Museum and New York Historical
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