Angel Sounding the Trumpet 1890

Timothy Cole created this engraving titled "Angel Sounding the Trumpet." Cole was an American engraver, known for his reproductive engravings of European paintings. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a growing interest in art education and appreciation in the United States. Cole's engravings played a crucial role in disseminating knowledge about European art to a wider American audience. By reproducing famous paintings, he made them accessible to people who might not have had the opportunity to travel to Europe and see the originals. This engraving would likely have been made for an art journal or as a stand-alone print. In examining Cole's engravings, scholars often use historical sources to understand the cultural context in which they were made and consumed. These sources might include art journals, exhibition catalogs, and personal letters, which can shed light on the social and institutional factors that influenced the production and reception of Cole's work.