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.
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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.
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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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