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Thomas Cole — The Arch of Nero
Thomas Cole

The Arch of Nero

1846

Thomas Cole's 'The Arch of Nero' (1846) is an oil on canvas depicting the famous Roman monument from antiquity. The painting exemplifies Cole's romantic approach to historical and architectural subjects, emphasizing the grandeur and enduring legacy of ancient Rome.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

American Art

May 19, 2021

Estimate: $500,000 – $700,000

Lot 26

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About this work

Thomas Cole, The Arch of Nero, 1846

Thomas Cole's 'The Arch of Nero' (1846) is an oil on canvas depicting the famous Roman monument from antiquity. The painting exemplifies Cole's romantic approach to historical and architectural subjects, emphasizing the grandeur and enduring legacy of ancient Rome.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1846
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Brown, Serene, 19th Century, American, Landscape, Historical, Ruin, Architecture, Oil on Canvas, Romantic

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Harvard Art Museums, Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago