View of Florence
Thomas Cole · 1837
Why it's great
The city of Florence, Italy, shines golden in the setting sun, seen from a hill. Thomas Cole lived in Florence for a while, learning from the great Italian art. The soft light and the city's domes are lovely. It's a peaceful travel picture.
Where to see it
📍 Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, United States
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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.
