The Life And Works Of Thomas Cole (1856) - Louis Legrand Noble - Bog

The Life and Works of Thomas Cole is a book written by Louis Legrand Noble in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of Thomas Cole, a renowned American artist who is considered to be the founder of the Hudson River School of painting. The book begins with an introduction to Cole's early life, including his childhood in England and his immigration to the United States. It then goes on to detail his early career as an artist, his travels throughout Europe, and his eventual return to America, where he began to develop his signature style of landscape painting. Throughout the book, Noble provides detailed analyses of Cole's most famous works, including his series of paintings depicting the Course of Empire, as well as his landscapes of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River Valley. He also explores Cole's influence on other artists of his time, as well as his lasting impact on the American art world. In addition to its detailed exploration of Cole's life and works, the book also includes numerous illustrations of his paintings, as well as a biography of the artist written by his friend and fellow artist, Asher B. Durand. Overall, The Life and Works of Thomas Cole is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American art and the development of the Hudson River School.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.