Layout for The Course of Empire

Thomas Cole American
1833
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Layout for The Course of Empire
  • Artist: Thomas Cole (American, Lancashire 1801–1848 Catskill, New York)
  • Date: 1833
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink over graphite pencil on off-white wove paper
  • Dimensions: 9 7/8 × 13 1/8 in. (25.1 × 33.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Society Purchase, William H. Murphy Fund (39.351)
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing