Lawson, Ernest Biography

Ernest Lawson was part of a group of New York painters called "The Eight". He Lawson was fascinated by the urban environment of early twentieth century New York and also the landscapes of the Hudson River. His style was close to Impressionism and many of his oil painting focus on the influence of human beings on the landscapes, quite often with the suggestion that someone has just been a part of the scene. He also completed numerous snow scenes as well as depictions of the less-than-beautiful side of urban life that including squatter's shacks, railroads and city views.

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