Inness sunset on the river

American Art Timeline

By shelli.graham06

  • Gold discovered in California

    The New Yor Herald announced the discovery of gold in California.

  • Kindred Spirits

    Asher Brown Durand created this work in 1849 using oil on canvas.
  • Home by the Lake

    Home by the Lake

    Frederic Edwin Church created this work in 1852 using oil on canvas.
  • Sunset on the River

    Sunset on the River

    George Inness created this work in 1867 using oil on canvas.

  • Transcontinental Railroad Completed

    The railroad was completed in 1869, allowing more travel and trade across the country.

  • The Big Kill

    Beginning in 1871, tanned buffalo hides were becoming popular. The massacre of animal lasted until 1873, killing over 3 million buffalo.

  • Sentinel Rock, Yosemite

    William Keith created this work in 1872 using oil on canvas.