The Course of Empire

Artist: Thomas Cole
Artwork: The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Description: This painting is the first in a series of five by Thomas Cole, each depicting a stage in the rise and fall of an empire. The first painting in the series, The Savage State, depicts a wild and untamed landscape with a small group of figures on horseback. The painting is full of energy and movement, and it captures the sense of freedom and adventure that is associated with the early stages of an empire.
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