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The Course of Empire: The Arcadian or Pastoral State

Thomas Cole American

1834

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The Course of Empire: The Arcadian or Pastoral State, Thomas Cole (American, Lancashire 1801–1848 Catskill, New York), Oil on canvas, American — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The Course of Empire: The Arcadian or Pastoral State

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

Date: 1834

Culture: American

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 39 1/4 × 63 1/4 in. (99.7 × 160.7 cm)

Credit Line: New-York Historical Society, Gift of The New-York Gallery of the Fine Arts

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