Thomas Cole – New-York Historical Society 1858.1. Title: The Course of Empire: The Savage State. Date: c. 1834. Materials: oil on canvas. Dimensions: 99.7 x 160.7 cm. Inscriptions: T. Cole (lower right). Nr.: 1858.1. Source: http://www.passimblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Thomas-Cole-I.jpg. I have changed the light, contrast and colors of the original photo.