Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley Church’s bold paintings composed odes

Church’s bold paintings composed odes in color

Church worked and lived in New York in the city’s formative years

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Outside Frederic Church’s Tenth Street studio

Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley Church’s bold paintings composed odesAuthor: Jane Garmey Photographer: John M. Hall Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley surveys the majestic landscape that borders the Hudson River, an area rich in history and unique garden designs. The scenery, which encompasses riverfront meadows, craggy hills, and long open valleys, is inherently dramatic. Twenty six private gardens are presented here, chosen to establish a sense of place and to convey the romance of the landscape. John Halls