NaBloPoMo Day 22: Visiting the Frederic Church Mansion with Matt and Helen.

 

The view of Olana, Frederic Church's home.
The view from the walking path.

Frederic Church not only painted landscapes, he endeavored to create them.
He called this "terraforming"

Vaguely moorish or persian or some such.

Cool dragon candlestick brought back from overseas.

Yup. A view befitting a painter

Nice hat.

We decided to pop in to see the former home of the famous Hudson Valley School painter Frederic Church. He was a disciple of Thomas Cole who lived up the street. We took the tour and hiked around the grounds and bought a gigantic bowl in the gift shop. As you do.