Box of Minerals & Artifacts ^Sale

Thomas Cole (1830-1848)

The box of minerals, fossils, artifacts, and rocks encompass nearly one hundred objects collected by the artist and those close to him. The items pay homage to many of the places to which Cole traveled and the things he saw there, which influenced and helped to shape his artistic practice. This collection is a manifestation of ColeÕs commitment to experiencing nature firsthand. The box contains an assortment of items; some are of mineral origin, like a quartz specimen from BallÕs Cave in Schoharie County, while others evidence human interaction, such as a mosaic fragment from the Temple of Jupiter in Italy. Together they form a collection of observation, documentation, and thoughtful reflection.

Gift of Edith Cole