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Overall, rocks, wood and water, brooded the spirit of repose, and the silent energy of nature stirred the soul to its innermost depths.

Thomas Cole

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Thomas Cole
Age: 47 †
Born: 1801
Born: February 1
Died: 1848
Died: February 11
Artist
Engraver
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Bolton-le-Moors
T. Cole
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