Object ID	N0359.1955
Title	View of the Schoharie
Artist	Cole, Thomas
Object Name	Painting
Early Date	1826
Exhibit label line3	This landscape shows a relaxed man overlooking a vast panorama of wooded hills. The lightning-ravaged tree serves as a reminder of mortality. Note how the light on the settled valley and the village of Esperance, New York, contrasts with the dark intensity of the passing storm. Thomas Cole is perhaps best known for two allegorical series of paintings called The Voyage of Life and The Course of Empire. A largely self-taught artist, he purposefully composed landscapes (as opposed to history paintings) to portray images that delivered strong messages to his patrons and public.
Description	Marks: Signed and dated lower center on rock: "T. Cole"/26" Painted on back of canvas: "View of the Schoharie T. Cole 1826."
Classification	Academic Art--Painting/Drawing--Scene--Landscape
Dimensions	H-31 W-41 inches
Material	Oil on canvas

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Last modified on: November 04, 2005