An American landscape painter, Sanford Robinson Gifford was one of the most influential members of the second generation of Hudson River School artists. In his works, he emphasized light and soft atmospheric effects to create a sense of intimacy. His work has been recognized by numerous art critics and scholars. 

Born in Massachusetts, Sanford Robinson Gifford was one of the most celebrated American painters of the nineteenth century. His work is widely appreciated and has a great deal of collectors' value. He used light to convey emotion and was one of the most influential luminists of the 19th century. His canvases were often finished with multiple layers of translucent varnish. He also served in the Union Army during the Civil War.