Mount OxfordRobert Seldon Duncanson · 1864

  • Art movementHudson River School
  • Creation date1864

Robert Seldon Duncanson (1821 – 1872)

Discover Robert S. Duncanson (1821-1872), the first African American landscape artist to gain international acclaim. Explore his serene Ohio Valley vistas & potential racial metaphors within Romantic art.

About this artwork

  • Title: Mount Oxford
  • Artist: Robert Seldon Duncanson
  • Year: 1864
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Hudson River School
  • Main color: Rosy Brown
  • Keywords: robert scott duncanson, “serene landscape”, hudson river school
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
  • Topics: “dawn light”, “american art”, “serene nature”

Questions & Answers

Who is the author of "Mount Oxford", and in which movement?

"Mount Oxford" was created by Robert Seldon Duncanson in the Hudson River School style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

How harmonious are the colors of "Mount Oxford" by Robert Seldon Duncanson?

The colors of "Mount Oxford" by Robert Seldon Duncanson show a softly mixed palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

What colors dominate "Mount Oxford" by Robert Seldon Duncanson?

"Mount Oxford" is defined by an earthy palette led by rosy brown (#aa979a).

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