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“We are still in Eden; the wall that shuts us out is our own ignorance and folly.”

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Thomas Cole (February 1, 1801 - February 11, 1848) was an American painter considered one of the pioneers of American landscape art. Known for his grandiose depictions of natural landscapes, Cole's works often featured the majestic scenery of the American continent, infused with elements of Romanticism and symbolism. more

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