The artwork in question is titled “Autumn Twilight View of Copway Peak (Mount Chocorua, New Hampshire)” and was created by Thomas Cole in the year 1834. Painted using oil on a panel, this piece measures 49.5 by 35 centimeters. The work is a landscape, representative of the Romanticism movement.
The artwork depicts a serene twilight scene in autumn, showcasing the majestic Copway Peak, also known as Mount Chocorua, situated in New Hampshire. The mountain stands tall in the background, while the foreground is filled with dense, colorful foliage typical of autumn, reflected gently on the calm waters below. A small canoe with a solitary figure can be seen, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the scene. The use of warm, muted tones for the sky and rich, dark colors for the landscape captures the tranquil yet dramatic atmosphere of the twilight hour, emphasizing nature’s sublime beauty, characteristic of the Romanticism art movement.
