Aaron Draper Shattuck: A Pioneer of New England Landscape Painting Aaron Draper Shattuck (March 9, 1832 – July 30, 1928) stands as a singular figure in American art history—a steadfast disciple of the Hudson River School and White Mountain School movements who achieved remarkable success without venturing beyond the familiar shores of New England. Born in Francestown, New Hampshire, Shattuck’s artistic journey began within a lineage steeped in artistic tradition; his father, Samuel Draper Shattuck, was himself a respected artist, establishing him firmly within a creative milieu that would pr…