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Where was Thomas Hill born?
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Thomas Hill/Place of birth
Who inspired Thomas Hill?
Hill’s work was often driven by a vision resulting from his experiences with nature. For Thomas Hill, Yosemite Valley and the White Mountains of New Hampshire were his sources of inspiration to begin painting and captured his direct response to nature.
Who was Thomas Hill?
Thomas Hill (September 11, 1829 – June 30, 1908). Was an American artist of the 19th century. He produced many fine paintings of the California landscape, in particular of the Yosemite Valley, as well as the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Thomas Hill was born in England on September 11, 1829.
What type of artist is Tom Hill?
Hudson River School
Romanticism
Thomas Hill/Periods
Who painted Yosemite?
| Valley of the Yosemite | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Albert Bierstadt |
| Year | 1864 |
| Medium | Oil on paperboard |
| Dimensions | 30.16 cm × 48.89 cm (11.87 in × 19.25 in) |
Who found Yosemite?
John Muir
John Muir, in his beloved Sierra Nevada, sparks dialogue leading to the creation of Yosemite National Park in 1890. John Muir has inspired Yosemite’s travelers to see under the surface through his poetic imagery: “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
Who was the most influential photographer of the Yosemite Valley?
When photographer Ansel Adams looked through his camera lens, he saw more than Yosemite’s rocks, trees, and rivers. He saw art. Hues of wildness surfaced in this great American photographer’s stunning black-and-white prints. And for most of his life, Yosemite National Park was Adams’ chief source of inspiration.
Why is Yosemite protected?
It was the first time the government protected land because of its natural beauty so that people could enjoy it, and we’re still benefiting from their foresight today. Thanks to John Muir’s passionate writing to further protect the delicate ecosystem of the High Sierra, Yosemite later became a national park.
Can we go to Yosemite now?
Yosemite is open with some services limited due to COVID-19 Reservations are not required to visit Yosemite but are recommended if planning to stay overnight in the park.
What kind of wire does Tom Hill use?
Thomas Hill works in mild steel wire in various gauges, with additions of sheet steel, copper and brass. Tom also adds colour using enamel paint heating the metal before and after application to create depth of colour and texture. Trained originally as a jeweller in London, he has since moved to San Francisco, USA.
Where did Thomas Hill live most of his life?
Toward the end of his life, he maintained a studio at Yosemite’s Wawona Hotel. After suffering a stroke, Hill left Yosemite and traveled up and down the California coast, including stops in Coronado, San Diego and Santa Barbara . On June 30, 1908, Hill died in Raymond, California.
Where can I find Tom Hill’s work?
The artist’s pieces can be found globally in corporate, public, and private collections; notable commissions include projects for the Hyatt Regency Hotel (Tampa, FL), the BBC Symphony Orchestra (London, UK), and the John Lewis Department Store (Southampton, UK).
How did Tom Hill come to this series?
The first of your work I saw was a Blue Bird with Orange beak, made of wood, recycled timber, stencilled enamel paint, ink, brass, and steel. He is so quirky. How did you come to this series?