Ultra HD Master (5 000 × 3 101 px)
Romanticism / Hudson River School
1836
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Original title: The Course of Empire: Destruction
Thomas Cole
Museum Provenance & Technical Data
Medium / Support:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
100 cm × 161 cm
Date of Creation:
1836
Scan Resolution:
5 000 × 3 101 px
Archive File Size:
3.8 MB
Permanent Collection:
New-York Historical Society, United States
Historical Narrative
A colossal classical imperial city collapses into fire, war, and tempest as enemy fleets breach the harbor and bridges collapse.
Visual & Curatorial Analysis
"The dramatic climax of Cole's five-part philosophical cycle, cautioning against imperial hubris, militarism, and moral decay."
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