middle-Atlantic States
1-3. Storm King of the Hudson
Imagine a place without cars, housing additions, or
even a McDonald’s, where nature’s beauty
surrounds you and few people have traveled. What
would happen to such a place if people began to live
there? This was the painter Thomas Cole’s concern.
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Cole’s landscapes depicted untouched wilderness
that might soon be lost as cities grew and the land
was settled. In Storm King of the Hudson, a small
figure on the left travels down a path toward us. The
worn path gives us hints that this place has been
visited before. Look to the right; do you see the cut
rocks? Who might have put them there? Look at
the sky. Against gathering storm clouds, the steep
cliffs and twisted, gnarled trees look threatening.
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Thomas Cole
American (1801-1848)
Storm King of the Hudson
(also called Storm King
on the Hudson)
about 1825-1827
oil paint on linen canvas
Storm King Mountain, the artist’s subject, lies on the
west bank of the Hudson River just north of West
Point. It got its name because storm clouds seemed
to gather there, as in this painting. This painting
also shows that the land of the Middle Colonies was
rich with growth and rolling hills.
1995.035.055
Inspired by paintings and writings describing the
Hudson River Valley, many people began to travel
there to see what authors called, “The beauty and
spirit of nature.” As more tourists sought out the
splendid scenery in the Hudson River Valley, some
people–like Thomas Cole–feared the visitors would
leave their mark, changing the landscape forever.
Storm King Mountain
New York State
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4. Landscape
George Henry Smillie
American (1840-1921)
Landscape
1870
oil paint on linen canvas
1995.035.093
Middle Atlantic Region
In this painting by George Smillie, we see a lone
figure emerging from the woods into a peaceful
autumn countryside. This landscape depicts the
tranquil and beautiful Middle Colonies. Attention to
detail was very important to painters of this
landscape. What details do you see?
Look to the background. Notice the neatly
cultivated fields and the small farmhouses. These
elements show that people in the Middle Colonies
relied on the land for their food, shelter, and
clothing. These people were mainly hardworking,
self-sufficient farmers. The land of the Middle
Colonies was fertile, and rich with forests and rivers.
Another artist who painted the Middle Colonies was
Thomas Cole. Do you remember his painting titled
The Storm King of the Hudson? Unlike Cole, who
emphasized the power of the raw, uncontrollable
wilderness, Smillie shows us how people began to
control nature through farming and building houses.
Do you see any other details in this painting that
would suggest that people have been there? What
are they? In this painting what natural resources do
you see that people could use? What could they do
with them?
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5. In the Catskills
Thomas Doughty
American (1793-1856)
In the Catskills
about 1832-1837
oil paint on canvas
1995.036.09
The Catskill Mountains lie to the west of the Hudson
River in southeastern New York. Part of the
Appalachian mountain system, the Catskills contain
many lakes and tall peaks. With woods, gorges,
waterfalls, and hills, the Catskills provided painters
with an endless variety of scenic vistas.
Thomas Doughty preferred to focus on the peaceful
aspects of the American wilderness. When Doughty
painted this, he lived in Boston, but he liked to take
sketching trips to the Catskill Mountains. In 1836
and 1837 he made several paintings of sites there. In
his Catskill paintings, like this one, he usually
included water and hazy background hills. He
almost always put people in his landscapes – often
small figures off to one side.
Catskill Mountains Area
New York State
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TEACHER’S GUIDE
States Word Search
INSTRUCTIONS:
< The names of all the Middle Atlantic, Midwest, and New England
states are hidden in this word search.
< Names can be found across, down, upward, diagonally, and
backward.
< Students will circle the hidden states and list them under their proper
regional headings on the second page.
< Students may have to use a map of the United States or their
textbooks to complete this activity.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
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< textbook
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States Word Search
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States Word Search
Use this page to list the states you found in the word search. Be sure to
write the name of each state below the appropriate region heading.
NEW ENGLAND
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
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