The Course Of Empire Desolation 1836

Thomas Cole Canvas Art Collection

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Size: 1-Panel 26x18 (.75" Thick)

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ARTCANVAS creates high quality ready-to-hang canvas art custom-built to order. This handcrafted canvas will add beauty, color and personality to any space, provide a lifetime of smiles and instantly captivate any visitor.

All of our pieces are Giclee printed on premium artist-grade canvas using the finest quality genuine Epson fade and UV resistant inks. Every image we print is reviewed by our in-house graphic team for quality, color, and detail.

Each canvas is professionally hand-stretched around .75" or a 1.5" deep sustainable, non-warping real wood frame created from American Honey Pine.

Our UV-resistant genuine Epson Ink in combination with our artist-grade canvas grants easy cleaning and protection from dust, scratches, moisture and fading.

This canvas will come carefully packaged using foam corner protectors and sturdy box to ensure safe and secure delivery to your home or business. Your order will ship out within 1-2 business days.

Free hanging hardware and hanging instructions are included with every order!

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Our proven Giclee process produces museum-quality prints, together with our artist-grade canvas and genuine Epson Inks. You can’t beat this quality.

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Choose between a .75” deep canvas for a subtle statement or 1.5” for a bold focal point. Whatever the choice, you’re getting something amazing.

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Shrink- and warp-resistant Honey Pine stretcher bars and plastic corner keys compose your canvas’ frame. This superb construction allows you to tighten the canvas from the reverse side.

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Once you get your new art, setup is super easy. Every order comes with an Installation + Care Guide and free hanging accessories to make installation a breeze.

Your canvas’ safety matters. That’s why we carefully package each canvas into a sturdy box with protective foam corners for a secure, guaranteed delivery.

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How can I track my order?

Your order tracking number will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours once your order is marked as shipped in your fulfillment system.

How safe is your packaging?

Our canvases and expertly packaged into sturdy boxes with foam protective corners to prevent your art from being damaged during the shipping and handling stage. If you have any issues with the shipment please call us toll free at 1 (800) 406-2310

Is my order and shipment insured?

Yes, we offer FREE insurance to all our customers on all canvas order they place with us. If your package is lost, stolen or damaged we will provide you a refund or replacement free of charge. Your 100% satisfaction is our number one priority.

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WHY WE LOVE IT:

Individually Handcrafted For You
Fade-Proof Archival Inks
Artist-Grade Canvas
100% Pine Wood Bar Frame
Free Hanging Accessories
Safe Custom Packaging
Free Shipping Insurance
Lifetime Warranty
Ready-to-hang right out of the box!

About Artwork

"The Course of Empire: Desolation 1836" is a canvas art print of a work by the esteemed American artist Thomas Cole, a founding figure of the Hudson River School. This painting is the final piece in Cole's five-part series, "The Course of Empire," which depicts the rise and fall of a great civilization through various stages of development. In this melancholic scene, Cole portrays the remnants of a once-magnificent city, now reduced to ruin and desolation. The muted palette of grays, blues, and browns emphasizes the stark contrast between the city's former glory and its present decay. The composition is masterfully balanced, with the remnants of a colossal column and an arch in the foreground guiding the viewer's eye toward the desolate landscape and the distant mountains. This piece is characteristic of the Romantic movement, which often focused on the sublime and the power of nature to evoke emotions of awe and melancholy. It would be well-suited for a room with a contemplative atmosphere, such as a study, library, or private office. The painting's somber palette and evocative subject matter would harmonize with a range of interior styles, from traditional to modern, adding a sense of historical depth and introspection to the space.