Thomas Cole

Thomas Cole was a 19th-century American artist best known for founding the Hudson River School, a movement that focused on painting American landscapes. His works often depict the beauty and grandeur of nature, capturing scenes of mountains, forests, and rivers with dramatic lighting and attention to detail. Cole’s paintings also explore themes of nature’s power, human progress, and the relationship between civilization and the environment. His art helped define a sense of national identity and appreciation for the natural landscape during a time of rapid growth and change in the United States.