Caroline Morgan Clowes facts for kids
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Caroline Morgan Clowes
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Clowes, c. 1880
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| Born | March 3, 1838 |
| Died | November 16, 1904 (aged 66) LaGrange, New York, United States of America
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| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Painting Medium/Media: Oil on Canvas |
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Notable work
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Cattle at the Brook, The United States International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1876 |
| Movement | Hudson River School |
Caroline Morgan Clowes (born March 3, 1838 – died November 16, 1904) was an American painter. She was part of the Hudson River School art movement. This style was becoming less popular during her time. However, Caroline became famous for her paintings of farm animals. She often painted cattle. These animals were usually found near her adopted family's home, called Heartsease. This home was in LaGrange, Dutchess County, New York.
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Caroline Clowes' Early Life and Family
Caroline Morgan Clowes was born in 1838 in Hempstead, Long Island, New York. Her family had lived there since the late 1600s. Soon after she was born, her family moved. They went to an area near Monticello, New York. Her father hoped to make money from land claims there.
When Caroline was two years old, her mother died in 1840. Her father's land plans did not work out. By 1851, Caroline's older sister, Lydia, was living with an aunt. Caroline herself was raised by her mother's brother, Benjamin Hall Hart. She lived with him and his wife, Elizabeth, in LaGrange, New York.
How Caroline Learned to Paint
Caroline Clowes started her art journey at a young age. By the time she was 16, her drawings were shown in Poughkeepsie. She attended the Poughkeepsie Female Academy.
She also studied with a famous painter named Frederick Rondel. He was a Hudson River School artist. Rondel lived in Poughkeepsie between 1863 and 1868. He was working for Matthew Vassar at the time. This training helped Caroline develop her unique painting style.
Showing Her Art to the World
Caroline Clowes became much more well-known after the American Civil War ended. She began showing her artwork in major cities.
- 1865: She started exhibiting at the National Academy of Design in New York. She continued to show her work there for over ten years.
- 1872: Her painting, "An Alarm," was shown at the National Academy of Design.
- 1876: Her work, "Cattle at the Brook," was displayed in Philadelphia. This was part of the United States International Exhibition.
- 1879: Three of her paintings were shown in London. These were "Spring," "Autumn," and "Mountain Ash." They were exhibited at the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences.
- 1879: Her art was also shown at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Gallery
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Two Cows at the Wappinger Creek, painted by C. M. Clowes in 1882. This shows her typical subjects and style.
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Sheep and chickens, painted by C. M. Clowes. The date is unknown.
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This is an exhibitor pass for Miss Caroline Morgan Clowes. It was for the Philadelphia Exhibition in 1876.
