Washington Allston

Washington Allston (American, 1779–1843) has 6 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Washington Allston was an American painter and poet, born in Waccamaw Parish, South Carolina. Allston pioneered America's Romantic movement of landscape painting. He was well known during his lifetime for his experiments with dramatic subject matter and his bold use of light and atmospheric color. While his early artworks concentrate on grandiose and spectacular aspects of nature, his later pieces represent a more subjective and visionary approach.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Washington Allston's work on the site falls under Figurative (5), Landscape (5), Prints (2).

By movement, it's catalogued as Neoclassicism (15), Romanticism (2).

Culture: American (17).

By orientation: 6 landscape, 11 portrait.

Other American artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• George Catlin — 703 artworks
• John Rubens Smith — 276 artworks
• Thomas Sully — 171 artworks
• Miner Kilbourne Kellogg — 165 artworks
• Charles Bird King — 152 artworks
• Gilbert Stuart — 144 artworks
• Asher Brown Durand — 138 artworks
• Thomas Cole — 97 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 6 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Washington Allston artworks does Archive Lane have?

6 public-domain artworks by Washington Allston are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Washington Allston?

Washington Allston is catalogued as American (born 1779, died 1843).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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