John Wilmerding (art historian)

John Wilmerding was a prominent American art historian and curator, renowned for his expertise in 19th and 20th-century American art. He served as a professor at Princeton University and held key positions at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Wilmerding specialized in American landscape painting, particularly the works of artists like Thomas Cole and Winslow Homer. He was also a prolific author, contributing significantly to the understanding and appreciation of American art history through his writings, exhibitions, and collections. His work helped shape the national perspective on American artistic achievements.