George Loring Brown (American, 1814 to 1889)
George Loring Brown earned the nickname “Claude” (after Claude Lorraine) for his vast landscapes and his time spent in Europe, often depicting figures in the foreground engaged in leisurely activity. In 1859, he returned to America and spent the next several years executing American landscapes.
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American expatriate artist George Loring Brown produced many picturesque views of Italy over the course of his career. He was greatly inspired by the work of Claude Lorraine and thus nicknamed “Claude.” After living in both the United States and Paris, Brown moved to Italy in 1839. During the following twenty years he produced many Italian landscapes, often featuring classical monuments. Many of these works were purchased by Americans and Europeans on the grand tour.
Information courtesy of Skinner, Inc., March 2007.