The Course of the Empire: The Savage State

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"The Course of the Empire: The Savage State" is the first painting in a series of five works created by the American artist Thomas Cole between 1833 and 1836. Known collectively as "The Course of Empire," this series of paintings represents a cycle of rise and fall, reflecting Cole's philosophical views on the progression of civilizations. As a prominent figure in the Hudson River School of American landscape painters, Cole is celebrated for his romantic portrayal of the American wilderness and his thoughtful allegories on human society and its relationship with the natural world.

"The Savage State" depicts the dawn of civilization, with the landscape characterized by a wild and untamed nature. In this work, Cole illustrates a scene of serene beauty, where a few indigenous inhabitants are seen engaging in activities like hunting and fishing, harmoniously integrated with their environment. The painting features a rugged wilderness with dense forests and a towering mountain in the background, symbolizing the untapped potential of the natural world and the nascent state of human society.

The canvas, measuring 39.5 inches by 63.5 inches (100 cm by 161 cm), is part of the collection at the New-York Historical Society in New York City. "The Course of the Empire: The Savage State" sets the stage for the subsequent paintings in the series, which depict the same landscape transformed through the stages of "The Arcadian or Pastoral State," "The Consummation of Empire," "Destruction," and finally "Desolation," thus completing Cole's narrative arc of the cyclical nature of empires.

Through "The Savage State" and the entire "Course of Empire" series, Thomas Cole offers a visual meditation on the themes of progress, the passage of time, and the ultimate fate of human endeavors. His work invites viewers to reflect on the transient glory of empires and the enduring power of the natural world, themes that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about civilization and the environment.

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