**early life and training** thomas prichard rossiter, an american artist, was born in new haven, connecticut, in 1818. he began his artistic journey under the guidance of john boyd and later with nathaniel jocelyn. in 1838, rossiter exhibited two paintings at the national academy of design, marking the beginning of his illustrious career. **artistic evolution and associations** rossiter's work is characterized by its association with the hudson river school, a group known for its romantic and nationalistic approach to american landscapes. his travels in europe from 1840 to 1846, alongside not…