19th Century

jonathan budington

Born 1779 Died 1823 Works span 1800–1800

Jonathan Budington: A Connecticut Visionary of Rural Landscape Jonathan Budington (c. 1779 – 1823) remains an enigmatic figure in American art history, a testament to the challenges faced by documenting artists whose output was modest and dispersed across time. Despite the scarcity of biographical details—primarily gleaned from sparse records and circumstantial evidence—Budington’s distinctive style has cemented his place as one of Co…

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1800

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1800

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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