Albert Fitch Bellows: A Painter of Serene American Landscapes Born in Milford, Massachusetts, in 1829, Albert Fitch Bellows’ artistic journey began not with brushes and canvas, but with an apprenticeship in architecture. However, a burgeoning passion for capturing the beauty of the natural world swiftly steered him toward painting. This shift marked the beginning of a prolific career that firmly established him as a key figure within the Hudson River School movement, renowned for his evocative depictions of rural American life and landscapes. Bellows’ early artistic development was profound…