CANVAS - The Voyage of Life: Childhood, 1842

Thomas Cole's "The Voyage of Life: Childhood" (1842) stands as a cornerstone of American Romantic art. This masterwork depicts a golden-haired child embarking on a serene river journey, symbolizing the innocence and wonder of early life. Cole's luminous palette and meticulous detail create an ethereal landscape where angelic guardians watch over the vulnerable voyager.

The painting's allegorical narrative explores themes of protection, destiny, and the passage of time. Perfect for collectors and art enthusiasts, this canvas reproduction captures the spiritual depth and technical brilliance of Cole's visionary composition, bringing timeless philosophical reflection into your space. This canvas print has a vivid, fade-resistant print that you're bound to fall in love with.

NOTE:  "The Voyage of Life: Childhood" was painted in the year 1842 by Thomas Cole.  It is part of a four-part series that traces the journey of an archetypal hero along the "River of Life."  All four of these works of art are presently on view at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

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• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included

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