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15 Lovely Paintings from the Father of American Landscape

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Thomas Cole (1801–1848) was a 19th-century American artist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest landscape painters of all time. His vivid portrayals of the American landscape and wilderness earned him great recognition all over the world and his works continue to inspire countless artists even today.
Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, potrait
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, Cole immigrated to the United States with his family in 1818. Interestingly, he learned the basics of painting from a wandering portrait painter named Stein in Ohio. After trying his luck with portraits for a while, Cole shifted his interests towards landscape art which eventually turned out to be his true calling. While growing up, he had witnessed the environmental destruction of his native home as a consequence of industrialization. This influenced Cole’s works and made him focus on the quiet beauty of the natural landscapes.
Before the age of 30, Cole had begun painting wilderness landscapes with great abandon. He was one of the first artists to highlight the magnificent scale and beauty of various North American landscapes. As he grew more experienced, he also trained the next generation of American landscape artists like Frederic Edwin Church and Jasper Francis Cropsey.
Even though Thomas Cole passed away at the relatively young age of 47, his prolific works have left a huge impact on the world. Today, we will take a look at some of the most gorgeous paintings of this influential artist.

1. “A View near Tivoli (Morning)” (1832)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Tivoli
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2. “American Lake Scene” (1844)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Lake
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3. “Aqueduct near Rome” (1832)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Rome
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4. “The Cross and the World Study for -The Pilgrim of the World on His Journey” (1846-1848)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, The Pilgrim of the World
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

5. “The Departure” (1837)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Departure
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

6. “Moonlight” (1834)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Moonlight
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
See Also: This Forgotten American Painter’s Works Are So Majestic

7. “A Snow Squall” (1825)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Snow Squall
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

8. “Home in the Woods” (1847)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Home in the Woods
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

9. “Kaaterskill Falls” (1826)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Kaaterskill Falls
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

10. “The Past” (1838)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, castle
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

11. The Oxbow (The Connecticut River near Northampton)” (1836)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Connecticut River
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

12. “Mount Aetna from Taormina” (1844)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Mount Aetna
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

13. “The Cascatelli, Tivoli, Looking Towards Rome” (c. 1832)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, The Cascatelli, Tivoli,
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

14. “Prometheus Bound” (1846-47)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole,
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
See Also: 18 Vivid Paintings Bringing the Art of Old Masters to Life

15. “Expulsion Moon and Firelight” (1828)

Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole, Moon and Firelight
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
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