The Oxbow by Thomas Cole
The Oxbow by Thomas Cole
The Oxbow (1836)
Thomas Cole | Hudson River School | Oil on canvas
A thunderstorm clears over a river that bends like a horseshoe. Wild forest meets peaceful farms - nature versus civilization!
Did you know? If you look very closely, Cole painted himself into the scene. He's the tiny artist sitting at his easel on the rocks in the foreground!
Original held at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum-quality giclée print on archival Enhanced Matte Art paper (200gsm) with fade-resistant pigment inks rated for 100+ years. Also available as gallery-wrapped canvas and custom framed.
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