Thomas Cole's Paintings of EdenAn exhibition that focuses on Thomas Cole's paintings The Garden of Eden, acquired by the Amon Carter Museum in 1990, and Expulsion from the Garden of Eden. These two pieces of artwork had not been displayed together since 1829. Displayed along with Cole's paintings were his related sketches offering the visitor a glimpse into Cole's creative process. |
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... appears attractive ( perhaps a whim of fashion ) . I know it to have a multitude of faults and a great want of beauties.39 Those fortunate enough to have an advance look at Cole's new painting must have been dazzled by what they saw ...
... appears attractive ( perhaps a whim of fashion ) . I know it to have a multitude of faults and a great want of beauties.39 Those fortunate enough to have an advance look at Cole's new painting must have been dazzled by what they saw ...
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... appears on the same sketchbook page ( fig . 20 ) where the artist made his drawings of trees from Madagascar : " Expulsion from the gar- den - Distant mountains dark on cloudy volcano - black tor- rent - Gulf Trees bending before the ...
... appears on the same sketchbook page ( fig . 20 ) where the artist made his drawings of trees from Madagascar : " Expulsion from the gar- den - Distant mountains dark on cloudy volcano - black tor- rent - Gulf Trees bending before the ...
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... appears so prominently in Cole's paint- ing , was a symbol of the faithful Christian's longing for God . In the Expulsion , however , the stag has fallen prey to the hyena , symbolizing the rupture that has occurred between man and the ...
... appears so prominently in Cole's paint- ing , was a symbol of the faithful Christian's longing for God . In the Expulsion , however , the stag has fallen prey to the hyena , symbolizing the rupture that has occurred between man and the ...
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