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John William Casilear
American painter (1811–1893)
John William Casilear | |
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Portrait of Casilear by Asher B. Durand, c. John william casilear artist club1840 | |
| Born | (1811-06-25)June 25, 1811 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | August 17, 1893(1893-08-17) (aged 82) Saratoga Springs, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Asher Durand |
| Known for | Landscape painting |
John William Casilear (June 25, 1811 – August 17, 1893) was an American landscape artist belonging to the Hudson River School.
Biography
Casilear was born in New York City. His first professional training was under prominent New York engraver Peter Maverick in the 1820s, then with Asher Durand, himself an engraver at the time.
Casilear and Durand became friends, and both worked as engravers in New York through the 1830s.
By the middle 1830s Durand had become interested in landscape painting through his friendship with Thomas Cole. Durand, in turn, drew Casilear's attention to p