The Consummation of Empire | Thomas Cole | 1836 William Degouve de Nuncques with the delicate play of

with the delicate play of light and shadow creating a haunting atmosphere

"Salome Dancing Before Herod" (1876) belongs to "The Apparition" study by Gustave Moreau

Known for his raw

vividly colored skies and a desolate landscape

clothed in brightly colored garments that are richly decorated with Klimt's signature ornamental style

The Consummation of Empire | Thomas Cole | 1836 William Degouve de Nuncques with the delicate play ofAbout the artwork: Thomas Cole's "The Course of Empire" is a five part series of paintings created between 1833 and 1836, depicting the rise and fall of an imaginary empire. The series traces the cyclical nature of civilization, beginning with "The Savage State," where nature is untamed and humanity is in its infancy. This is followed by "The Arcadian or Pastoral State," illustrating the harmony between humans and nature, and then "The Consummation of