Aldro Hibbard. Aldro Hibbard was an American landscape painter known for his works depicting the New England countryside and winter scenes.
Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he studied at the Massachusetts Normal Art School and later at the Art Students League in New York. Hibbard became associated with the American Impressionism movement and was a member of several art organizations, including the National Academy of Design and the Guild of Boston Artists.
His paintings often feature strong light effects and vibrant colors, capturing the changing seasons and atmospheric conditions. Hibbard's work is held in various collections, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Smithssonian American Art Museum.
His contributions to American Impressionism include his ability to convey the beauty and tranquility of the natural world through his vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes. Hibbard's paintings continue to inspire and captivate audiences with their timeless appeal and technical mastery.
He studied with Ernest Lee Major, Joseph DeCamp, Frederic Andrew Bosley all of whom were well known painters of portraits and still life. He worked his way through college, walking back and forth to Dorchester to attend classes six days a week and also attending night classes several times a week. He rarely arrived home before midnight. Due to his work ethic, Hibbard completed the four year normal art