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Landscape with Indian, by Thomas Cole, oil, 1826

Landscape with Indian

Thomas Cole

1826

oil

canvas

From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Indian is a 1826 oil by Thomas Cole, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Cole
When & what style?
1826 · Hudson River School Movement
Where can I see it?
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a figure in the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, with trees and foliage dominating the foreground. In the distance, a figure is visible, but the details are not clear. The painting's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture and visual interest to the work. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Cole
Artist

Thomas Cole

Thomas Cole (February 1, 1801 – February 11, 1848) was an Anglo-American artist who founded the Hudson River School art movement.

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