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Thomas Moran

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Thomas Moran
Museum Quality Fine Art Reproductions

(February 12, 1837 – August 25, 1926)

Born in Bolton, England was an American painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School in New York whose work often featured the Rocky Mountains. Moran and his family, wife Mary Nimmo Moran and daughter Ruth, took residence in New York where he obtained work as an artist. He was a younger brother of the noted marine artist Edward Moran, with whom he shared a studio. A talented illustrator and exquisite colorist, Thomas Moran was hired as an illustrator at Scribner's Monthly. During the late 1860s, he was appointed the chief illustrator for the magazine, a position that helped him launch his career as one of the premier painters of the American landscape, in particular, the American West. Moran along with Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hill, and William Keith are sometimes referred to as belonging to the Rocky Mountain School of landscape painters because of all of the Western landscapes made by this group.

Below are museum-quality giclee reproductions of Moran's landscape paintings, printed on archival canvas with a certificate of authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Thomas Moran?

    • Thomas Moran (February 12, 1837 to August 25, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker born in Bolton, England, associated with the Hudson River School. He became one of the premier painters of the American landscape after working as chief illustrator for Scribner's Monthly in the late 1860s.

  • Was Thomas Moran part of the Hudson River School?

    • Yes, Thomas Moran is associated with the Hudson River School, though his Western landscape work is also grouped with the Rocky Mountain School alongside painters like Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hill, and William Keith. The Rocky Mountain School label reflects the group's shared focus on Western scenery rather than a formal movement.

  • What is Thomas Moran famous for?

    • Thomas Moran is best known for large-scale landscape paintings of the American West, a body of work that grew out of his time as chief illustrator for Scribner's Monthly. His work in this collection includes Rio Virgin, The Magic Pool, and The Grand Canal.

  • How did Thomas Moran influence the creation of Yellowstone National Park?

    • Moran's paintings and sketches from the 1871 Hayden Geological Survey of the Yellowstone region were shown to members of Congress and are widely credited with helping build support for establishing Yellowstone as the first U.S. national park in 1872. His name is closely tied to the American West for this reason.

  • What paintings are available as Thomas Moran prints on this page?

    • This page currently offers three Thomas Moran fine art giclee prints: The Magic Pool, Rio Virgin (1913), and The Grand Canal. Each is reproduced from a color-matched scan of the original painting.

  • How much do Thomas Moran prints cost on this site?

    • Thomas Moran prints on this page range from $250 for The Grand Canal up to $400 for Rio Virgin, with The Magic Pool priced between $250 and $350 depending on size. Exact pricing is listed on each product page.

  • Where can you buy Thomas Moran prints for sale?

    • American Art Publishing sells museum-quality Thomas Moran fine art giclee prints directly through this page, each printed on archival canvas with a certificate of authenticity.
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