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Study for The Course of Empire - The Savage State

Thomas Cole American

ca. 1834

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Study for The Course of Empire - The Savage State, Thomas Cole (American, Lancashire 1801–1848 Catskill, New York), Oil on paper laid down on canvas, American — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Study for The Course of Empire - The Savage State

Artist: Thomas Cole (American, Lancashire 1801–1848 Catskill, New York)

Date: ca. 1834

Culture: American

Medium: Oil on paper laid down on canvas

Dimensions: 6 5/16 × 10 1/4 in. (16 × 26 cm)

Credit Line: Princeton University Art Museum, Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.

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