George Herbert McCord
American, 1848 - 1909
Artist Bio: George McCord (1848-1909)
George McCord was a prominent artist of the second generation of the Hudson River School, celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes and seascapes. Born in New York City, he studied under notable artists Samuel F.B. Morse and James Fairman. McCord's early works garnered public attention, particularly his pieces Sleepy Hollow and Sunny Side—Home of Washington Irving, exhibited in 1875.
An avid traveler, McCord painted across the U.S. and Europe, capturing the beauty of regions like the Berkshires, Adirondacks, and the Grand Canyon, where he was invited by the Santa Fe Railroad to depict its majesty. He also painted the landscapes surrounding Andrew Carnegie's Cluny Castle in Scotland. His vibrant use of color and atmospheric detail made his marine scenes and landscapes highly sought after.
McCord was an active member of various art organizations, including the National Academy of Design, where he became an associate in 1880. He exhibited widely at prestigious venues such as the Brooklyn Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
McCord maintained a studio in Morristown, New Jersey, but spent significant time abroad, particularly in Venice and Paris, often accompanied by his family, including two daughters who became accomplished artists. He passed away in New York City in 1909, leaving a legacy of captivating works housed in collections such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Hudson River Museum.
George McCord was a prominent artist of the second generation of the Hudson River School, celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes and seascapes. Born in New York City, he studied under notable artists Samuel F.B. Morse and James Fairman. McCord's early works garnered public attention, particularly his pieces Sleepy Hollow and Sunny Side—Home of Washington Irving, exhibited in 1875.
An avid traveler, McCord painted across the U.S. and Europe, capturing the beauty of regions like the Berkshires, Adirondacks, and the Grand Canyon, where he was invited by the Santa Fe Railroad to depict its majesty. He also painted the landscapes surrounding Andrew Carnegie's Cluny Castle in Scotland. His vibrant use of color and atmospheric detail made his marine scenes and landscapes highly sought after.
McCord was an active member of various art organizations, including the National Academy of Design, where he became an associate in 1880. He exhibited widely at prestigious venues such as the Brooklyn Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
McCord maintained a studio in Morristown, New Jersey, but spent significant time abroad, particularly in Venice and Paris, often accompanied by his family, including two daughters who became accomplished artists. He passed away in New York City in 1909, leaving a legacy of captivating works housed in collections such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Hudson River Museum.
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