This event is in the past.It took place on April 19, 2026 at Thomas Cole National Historic Site.




Discussion on Thomas Doughty’s 1822 Painting, Approaching Storm
Catskill
Kevin Avery from the Met unpacks Thomas Doughty's dramatic 1822 canvas at the home of the Hudson River School founder. A rare chance to see how early American painters captured nature's temper.
Art history talk
Hudson River School
Curator-led
Historic site
Tips
🎨Doughty was Cole's contemporary and rival
🏛️Avery is a senior curator at the Met's American Wing
🌄come early to explore the grounds and views
Discussion on Thomas Doughty’s 1822 Painting, Approaching Storm




Kevin Avery from the Met unpacks Thomas Doughty's dramatic 1822 canvas at the home of the Hudson River School founder. A rare chance to see how early American painters captured nature's temper.
Art history talk
Hudson River School
Curator-led
Historic site
Tips
🎨Doughty was Cole's contemporary and rival
🏛️Avery is a senior curator at the Met's American Wing
🌄come early to explore the grounds and views
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