Thursday, July 22, 2021

"The Voyage of Life: Manhood."

Thomas Cole is one of my favorite American painters. And while his allegorical paintings are not subtle, they are beautifully-composed and always remind you of his mastery of landscapes.

Here is "Manhood," from "The Voyage of Life" cycle.

 


 


1 comment:

  1. Growing up, my parents had a book on American art. Thomas Cole was a favorite. I wish I could remember where I saw another painting of his in person. It might have been in Seattle.

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