The best answer to the question is Thomas Cole, who was a prominent painter of the American landscape. His works are key contributions to the Hudson River School of Art. Other individuals mentioned were influential in other disciplines but not in landscape painting. ;
The correct answer is A. Thomas Cole, who is well-known for his American landscape paintings and is a key figure in the Hudson River School of Art. His works celebrate the beauty of nature while exploring human interactions with the environment. Other figures listed are not primarily known for their contributions to landscape painting.
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