Euro American Artists

European art has long had an effect on culture and identity within each of its depicted countries, as seen through various artistic movements that have come and gone throughout Europe’s history.

During the Renaissance, many artists and scholars rediscovered classical texts and art; this period marked an increased emphasis on knowledge from previous centuries.

Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper was born and educated at New York School of Art; upon graduation he went abroad for three extended stays, which had a profound influence on his work.

He spent most of his life in New York City and remained close to Jo Nivison, whom he considered his primary model and was also an enthusiastic proponent of his art work.

He found his artistic inspiration in the city’s architecture and light, painting quiet streets and vernacular buildings rather than tourist spots and landmarks. His famous images include Automat (1927) and Nighthawks (1942).

Julian Schnackenberg

Julian Schnackenberg was perhaps the most well-known member of Euro American artists group, known for his skill as both a draftsman and painter. His mastery of color came through his experience designing costumes and stage scenery in Munich – something which resulted in some of his most vibrant works despite turbulent conditions of early 20th century life. At his death in 1961 he produced an extensive body of work, most of which went largely unnoticed until after its completion by various galleries around Europe.

One of his best known works, the Trifecta, is widely considered to be one of the most influential and essential pieces in art history. Additionally, he was an original member and officer of the New York City Ballet and is widely credited with founding what remains America’s most successful dance company – American Ballet Theatre. For these achievements as well as others he received both the National Medal of Arts and membership into the illustrious Circle of Merit.

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran (1837-1926) was best known for his landscape paintings depicting America’s majestic natural wonders, which helped convince Congress to establish the national park system in 1916 – something still celebrated today.

He immigrated from England at 16 and found work as an apprentice wood engraving firm Scattergood & Telfer, where his older brother Edward supported him as an accomplished marine painter.

Moran became inspired by the English painter J. M. W. Turner, whose vivid hues and atmospheric scenes particularly resonated with him. Moran studied Turner’s techniques as well as those employed by other European painters before applying them to his own landscape paintings.

Frederic Remington

Remington was born in Canton, New York and spent most of his life living and working in the American West. While living there he sketched and painted scenes depicting life there.

His drawings and sketches quickly became the cornerstone of a popular, legendary image of the West. These depictions included cowboys, Indians and soldiers.

Remington visited Montana Territory in 1881 and began sketching its people and landscapes, eventually returning to Brooklyn New York in 1885 and selling his sketches and paintings to various magazines.

Remington was also an exceptional sculptor. He created several bronze works, including one entitled The Broncho Buster that depicts horses.