The Titan's Goblet

Thomas Cole

Created:
Movement:
1833
Romanticism
key Notes:
Mythical landscape; Surreal grandeur.
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Dimensions:
19 3/8 x 16 1/8 in. (49.2 x 41 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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The Titan's Goblet by Thomas Cole

The Titan's Goblet, painted by Thomas Cole in 1833, is an exemplary work of the Hudson River School, a movement Cole is credited with founding. This oil on canvas painting is notable for its imaginative and fantastical landscape, depicting a colossal goblet that supports an entire ecosystem within its rim. The work reflects Cole's fascination with the sublime and the interplay between nature and the divine, themes prevalent in his oeuvre. As an English-born American artist, Cole's landscapes often conveyed a sense of grandeur and moral reflection, influencing subsequent generations of American landscape painters. The painting's unique composition and allegorical content have contributed to its enduring significance in American art history. Cole's legacy is marked by his ability to blend realistic detail with visionary elements, as seen in this iconic piece.

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The Titan's Goblet by Thomas Cole

Created in 1833, "The Titan's Goblet" by Thomas Cole is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Hudson River School's romantic landscape style, featuring a fantastical scene with a colossal goblet towering over a serene landscape. The painting is housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcasing Cole's imaginative approach to nature and mythology.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Titan's Goblet