Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley American landscape painting

American landscape painting

She currently serves as the consulting director of research and publications at The Olana Partnership

Illustrated with dozens of historic and contemporary photographs

and John Muir—who embraced Humboldt's idea of a "chain of connection" uniting all peoples and all environments

Along with important works by famed Hudson River School painters

Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley American landscape paintingAuthor: 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