Roman Campagna 1843

Thomas Cole's "Roman Campagna" (1843) is a Hudson River School landscape painting that depicts the ruins of ancient Roman structures amidst a sprawling, verdant landscape. The painting captures the romanticism of the past, with the remnants of a once-great civilization juxtaposed against the serenity of nature. The golden light of the setting sun bathes the scene, adding a sense of melancholic beauty to the artwork. Cole's meticulous attention to detail, with its realistic portrayal of the Italian countryside, is characteristic of his style. The painting is housed in the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut.