Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art

Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Art, History, Natural World
Cover of the book Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art by Hudson Talbott, Penguin Young Readers Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Hudson Talbott ISBN: 9780399548680
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication: September 4, 2018
Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books Language: English
Author: Hudson Talbott
ISBN: 9780399548680
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication: September 4, 2018
Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
Language: English

This fascinating look at artist Thomas Cole's life takes readers from his humble beginnings to his development of a new painting style that became America's first formal art movement: the Hudson River school of painting.

Thomas Cole was always looking for something new to draw. Born in England during the Industrial Revolution, he was fascinated by tales of the American countryside, and was ecstatic to move there in 1818. The life of an artist was difficult at first, however Thomas kept his dream alive by drawing constantly and seeking out other artists. But everything changed for him when he was given a ticket for a boat trip up the Hudson River to see the wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. The haunting beauty of the landscape sparked his imagination and would inspire him for the rest of his life. The majestic paintings that followed struck a chord with the public and drew other artists to follow in his footsteps, in the first art movement born in America. His landscape paintings also started a conversation on how to protect the country's wild beauty.

Hudson Talbott takes readers on a unique journey as he depicts the immigrant artist falling in love with--and fighting to preserve--his new country.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This fascinating look at artist Thomas Cole's life takes readers from his humble beginnings to his development of a new painting style that became America's first formal art movement: the Hudson River school of painting.

Thomas Cole was always looking for something new to draw. Born in England during the Industrial Revolution, he was fascinated by tales of the American countryside, and was ecstatic to move there in 1818. The life of an artist was difficult at first, however Thomas kept his dream alive by drawing constantly and seeking out other artists. But everything changed for him when he was given a ticket for a boat trip up the Hudson River to see the wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. The haunting beauty of the landscape sparked his imagination and would inspire him for the rest of his life. The majestic paintings that followed struck a chord with the public and drew other artists to follow in his footsteps, in the first art movement born in America. His landscape paintings also started a conversation on how to protect the country's wild beauty.

Hudson Talbott takes readers on a unique journey as he depicts the immigrant artist falling in love with--and fighting to preserve--his new country.

More books from Penguin Young Readers Group

Cover of the book NOPE by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Tack and the Beanstalk by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book The Night Before My First Communion by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book No More Water in the Tub! by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Toot! by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Be Careful What You Sniff For #1 by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book There's This Thing by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Who Was Marie Antoinette? by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Stick by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Oh, Baby! #3 by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book All about Football by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book The Last Treasure by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Seaside Mystery #9 by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Burp or Treat . . . Smell My Feet! Super Special by Hudson Talbott
Cover of the book Tricky Vic by Hudson Talbott
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy