Thomas Cole
Thomas Cole • 1965 • National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
- Author
- Thomas Cole
- First published
- 1965
- Subjects
- Hudson River school of landscape painting · Allegories · Exhibitions · Cole, thomas, 1801-1848
- ISBN
- 9780300058505
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This monograph serves as an essential scholarly examination of Thomas Cole, the foundational figure of the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Published in conjunction with the National Museum of American Art, the text was curated to contextualize Cole's profound influence on 19th-century American art, tracing his transition from intricate portraiture to the expansive, dramatic landscapes that defined his legacy.
The volume reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of mid-20th-century museum publishing, favoring a rigorous academic tone and detailed plate analysis to document Cole’s technical evolution. By synthesizing his personal writings and visual works, the book was received as a definitive resource for art historians seeking to understand how Cole’s work articulated a uniquely American romanticism and a complex philosophical relationship with the wilderness.
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