Chocorua's Curse

Chocorua’s Curse

Artist
Thomas Cole (English-born American, 1801 – 1848)
Date
1826
Medium or Technique
Engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 4 inches
Collection
Syracuse University Art Galleries
Accession Number
SUAC 1989.034
Credit Line
Syracuse University Art Collection, gift of Dr. David Tatham

Description

Chocorua’s Curse (1826) by Thomas Cole is an engraving that depicts the tense moment right before an indigenous man (Chocorua) is killed by a white settler in a dramatic cycle of revenge. The scene takes place in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The composition is characterized by the anticipation of violence and is testament to Cole’s deft handling of Chocorua’s tragic ending in a serene landscape.

Essay

“Rugged Landscapes: Revealing the Political in Thomas Cole’s Chocorua’s Curseby Adilene Peña

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