Thomas Cole letter to George W. Greene, 1842 Aug. 29

Physical Details: Letter : 4 p. : handwritten ; 25 x 20 cm.

Sender: Thomas Cole (1801-1848)

Recipient: George W. Greene

Description: Cole describes his arrival back in the U.S., his upcoming painting plans, and the American scenery (especially the Catskills); he disparages the public praise of Hiram Powers, reacts to criticism of Albert B. Thorwaldson, discusses Thomas P. Rossiter's troubles in Rome, and other topics.

Forms part of: Thomas Cole letters, [undated] and 1840-1842

Rights Statement: U.S. public domain

Citation: Thomas Cole letter to George W. Greene, 1842 Aug. 29. Thomas Cole letters, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 5267

Subjects:

• Catskill, N.Y.
• Powers, Hiram
• Rossiter, Thomas Prichard

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