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 Cole, called The Course of Empire. It depicts the early stages of human civilization. The painting shows a peaceful landscape with a river running through it. On the river is a boat with a man and a woman in it. The man is rowing the boat, and the woman is standing in the front of the boat, looking at the land. The painting is full of lush vegetation and greenery, and the sky is blue and clear.
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