The Arcadian or Pastoral State Thomas Cole The Course of Empire Art Print Size:12″×18″ 5 39 40 40

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The Arcadian or Pastoral State Thomas Cole The Course of Empire Art Print Size:12″×18″ 5 39 40 40The Course of Empire is a series of five paintings created by Thomas Cole in 1833 through 1836. It is notable in part for reflecting popular American sentiments of the times, when many saw pastoralism as the ideal phase of human civilization, fearing that empire would lead to gluttony and inevitable decay. The theme of cycles is one that Cole returned to frequently, such as in his The Voyage of Life series. The Course of Empire comprises the following