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Sketch for View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm (The Oxbow)
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Sketch for View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm (The Oxbow)
3469000 Sketch for View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm (The Oxbow), 1836 (oil and pencil on composition board) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 14x23.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Connecticut River near Northampton, " a union of the picturesque, the sublime, and the magnificent."
Cole has shown himself in the middle distance, perched on a promontory painting the Oxbow - an American producing American art, in communion with American scenery. ); American, out of copyright
Media ID 18261417
© Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA / Bridgeman Images
American Landscape Connecticut Expansion Hudson River School Manifest Destiny Meander Meandering New England Panorama Panoramic Pastoral Romanticism Settlement Significance Significant Storm Taming Warning Wilderness
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This print showcases Thomas Cole's "Sketch for View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm (The Oxbow)" from 1836. The painting depicts the Connecticut River near Northampton and is considered a masterpiece of the Hudson River School movement. In this composition, Cole skillfully combines elements of the picturesque, sublime, and magnificent to create an awe-inspiring American landscape. The artist himself can be seen in the middle distance, perched on a promontory as he captures the beauty of the Oxbow. This image represents not only American art but also a deep connection with American scenery. The stormy atmosphere adds drama to the scene while symbolizing themes such as taming and expansion in early America. It serves as a reminder of both nature's power and its role in manifest destiny—the belief that it was America's destiny to expand across North America. Cole's romanticism shines through in his portrayal of wilderness and pastoral scenes within this panoramic view. The meandering river signifies both natural beauty and significance within the United States' settlement history. This print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate one of Cole's most significant works—a testament to his talent as an artist capturing the essence of American landscapes during this transformative period in history.
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