Thomas Cole : "The Voyage of Life IV: Old Age" (1842)

Description: "The Voyage of Life IV: Old Age," by Thomas Cole (1842) Available Formats • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.06" x 10.5") • 12" x 16" (Image: 9.44" x 14") • 16" x 20" (Image: 11.44" x 17") • 20" x 30" (Image: 16" x 23.75") • 24" x 36" (Image: 19" x 28.19") Archival Inkjet on Matte Finish Fine Art Paper About the Artwork The Voyage of Life is a four-part allegorical series depicting a hero's journey through childhood, youth, manhood and old age. For each piece Thomas Cole provided his own explanatory text. His description of Old Age is as follows: Portentous clouds are brooding over a vast and midnight Ocean. A few barren rocks are seen through the gloom—the last shores of the world. These form the mouth of the river, and the boat, shattered by storms, its figures of the hours broken and drooping, is seen gliding over deep waters. Directed by the Guardian Spirit, who thus far has accompanied him unseen, the voyager, now an old man, looks upward to an opening in the clouds, from whence a glorious light bursts forth, and angels are seen descending the cloudy steps, as if to welcome him to the Haven of Immortal Life. The stream has now reached the Ocean, to which all life is tending. The world, to Old Age, is destitute of interest. There is no longer any green thing upon it. The broken and drooping figures of the boat show that Time is nearly ended. The chains of corporeal existence are falling away; and already the mind has glimpses of Immortal Life. The angelic Being, of whose presence until now the voyager has been unconscious, is revealed to him, and with a countenance beaming with joy, shows to his wondering gaze scenes such as the eye of mortal man has never yet seen. Fine Art Quality The Ibis’s giclée process uses archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper to achieve crisp detail and rich, lasting color. Unlike posters, they will not yellow with time, but will maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. Happiness Guarantee All of The Ibis’s prints come with a 100% happiness guarantee. If you are disappointed in your purchase for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.

Price: 23.99 USD

Location: Endicott, New York

End Time: 2024-11-29T18:28:32.000Z

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