Publisher's Synopsis
The Life And Works Of Thomas Cole is a book written by Louis Legrand Noble and published in 1856. The book is a comprehensive biography of the American landscape painter Thomas Cole, who was one of the founders of the Hudson River School of painting. The book covers Cole's life from his childhood in England to his immigration to the United States and his rise to prominence as a painter. It also includes detailed descriptions of Cole's major works, including his famous series of paintings called The Course of Empire. The book is illustrated with reproductions of Cole's paintings, as well as portraits of the artist and his contemporaries. In addition to being a biography of Cole, the book also provides insights into the artistic and cultural milieu of the early 19th century in America. Overall, The Life And Works Of Thomas Cole is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and art of one of America's most important painters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.