Art on the Hudson

On Saturday I went on the Vassar art museum's trip to two art-related sites in the Hudson Valley: Olana, Frederic Church's home and studio, and Art Omi, and outdoor sculpture park.

Frederic Church designed his home after a trip to India and the Middle East, and it's referred to as being "Persian-style" architecture.

Frederic Church was Thomas Cole's first student, and a foremost artist of the Hudson River School style of painting in the 19th century. His house was up on a hill and had a breathtaking view of the river.

Art Omi was also really interesting. The grounds were very extensive so each piece had its own individual space and could really stand alone. These are some of my favorite pictures.