WordNet
romantic realism
n. the first coherent school of American art; active from 1825 to 1870; painted wilderness landscapes of the Hudson River valley and surrounding New England [syn: Hudson River school]
Wikipedia
Romantic realism
Romantic realism is an aesthetic term that usually refers to art which combines elements of both romanticism and realism. The terms "romanticism" and "realism" have been used in varied ways, and are sometimes seen as opposed to one another.
Usage examples of "romantic realism".
Westcott had changed his style to Romantic Realism, and his fine, almost delicate draftsmanship was well suited to the new style.