George Innes
(1825-1894)

George Innes was a major 19th century landscape painter who is often compared with Corot and Rousseau. Innes traveled through Europe in 1847, 1850 and again in 1854. He later spent four years in Italy before settling in New York City. His early style is linked to the Hudson River School. Unfortunately after 1878, much of Innes work was rejected because of his independent style with dramatic tonal contrast.