Nature in American Art (1850-1880) By beckm16 Period: Mar 30, 1850 to Mar 30, 1875 Nature and the Frontier in American Art (1850-1875) Sep 9, 1850 California Becomes a State Jan 1, 1856 "The Life of a Hunter: A Tight Fix" Created by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait Jan 1, 1858 "The Backwoods of America" Jasper Francis Cropsey completes the painting. Jan 1, 1862 Homestead Act Approved Aided settlement of the west. May 10, 1869 Transcontinental Railroad Completed Allowed fast and effective travel across the nation. Jan 1, 1872 "Sentinel Rock, Yosemite" Created by William Keith
