Palm Trees and Housetops, Ecuador by Frederic Edwin Church, 1857 tower hamlets San Salvador

San Salvador

East 108th St

with Victorian landmarks and terraced housing beginning to define the landscape

and lovers of classical sculpture—and a timeless focal point for any room

high-contrast palette

Palm Trees and Housetops, Ecuador by Frederic Edwin Church, 1857 tower hamlets San SalvadorPalm Trees and Housetops, Ecuador (1857) by Frederic Edwin Church captures a luminous equatorial moment where vibrant palm fronds rise above sunwarmed rooftops. A leading figure of the Hudson River School, Church brought together meticulous natural observation with a dramatic sense of atmosphere, and this mid19thcentury painting reflects his deep fascination with South American landscapes. The title itself hints at his intent: to show nature and daily