Artist and a leading Hudson River School painter, known for serene landscapes that reflect delicate detailing he learned as an engraver and his interest in Luminism or the reflection of light on natural forms.
He began his study with master engraver Peter Maverick and then studied landscape painting with Asher Durand. To earn money, Casilear worked for many years as an engraver for the American Bank Note Company and later with his own firm.
He began his study with master engraver Peter Maverick and then studied landscape painting with Asher Durand. To earn money, Casilear worked for many years as an engraver for the American Bank Note Company and later with his own firm.
Artist and a leading Hudson River School painter, known for serene landscapes that reflect delicate detailing he learned as an engraver and his interest in Luminism or the reflection of light on natural forms.
He began his study with master engraver Peter Maverick and then studied landscape painting with Asher Durand. To earn money, Casilear worked for many years as an engraver for the American Bank Note Company and later with his own firm.
He began his study with master engraver Peter Maverick and then studied landscape painting with Asher Durand. To earn money, Casilear worked for many years as an engraver for the American Bank Note Company and later with his own firm.
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