Art of the Frontier

By Nahas1
  • Thomas Cole is born

    Thomas Cole is born
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    The Life of Thomas Cole

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    The Great Westward Migration

    Between this period of time Americans spread westward seeking land of their own on the frontier. While many were in search of gold many were simply looking for fertile land to settle on.
  • The Cherokee Delagation

    The Cherokee Delagation
    A delagation of Cherokee leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to negotiate with President Thomas Jefferson.
  • Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait is born

    Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait is born
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    The Life of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

  • "Landscape with Indian"

    "Landscape with Indian"
    Thomas Cole finishes his painting, "Landscape with Indian".
  • Albert Bierstadt is born

    Albert Bierstadt is born
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    The Life of Albert Bierstadt

  • Trail of Tears

    Trail of Tears
    On this date the first party of Cherokees march to their new government issued lands in present day Oklahoma.
  • Thomas Cole Dies

    Thomas Cole Dies
  • "A Tight Fix"

    "A Tight Fix"
    Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait finishes his painting, "A Tight Fix".
  • "Indian Encampment"

    "Indian Encampment"
    Albert Bierstadt finishes his painting, "Indian Encampment".
  • Albert Bierstadt dies

    Albert Bierstadt dies
  • Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait dies

    Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait dies