Cross at Sunset
Thomas Cole · 1848
Why it's great
A tall wooden cross stands on a hillside in a glowing sunset, with a lake below. Thomas Cole, born in England and raised in America, painted this landscape with a feeling of faith. The calm, golden light is moving. It's a quiet, spiritual picture.
Where to see it
📍 Thyssen-Bornemisza MuseumMadrid, Spain
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Thomas Cole was born in England and moved to the United States as a teenager, settling near the Hudson River in New York. He founded the Hudson River School, a group of artists who painted America's wild landscapes. His paintings often carried messages about nature and civilization. He died in Catskill, New York, in 1848.
