Expulsion - Moon And Firelight | Thomas Cole | 1828 16th Century Gustave Doré's illustration for "The

Gustave Doré's illustration for "The Monkey and The Dolphin" from around 1867 depicts a scene from the fable by Aesop

to the right

adding to the overall sense of realism

the Sphinx appears timeless and enigmatic—half-buried

Experience the tranquility of the coast at night with this fine art print by Albert de Marees

Expulsion - Moon And Firelight | Thomas Cole | 1828 16th Century Gustave Doré's illustration for "TheIn this dramatic allegorical landscape, Thomas Cole contrasts the cold glow of moonlight with the violent warmth of fire to evoke a moment of banishment and moral reckoning. Towering rock formations and a precarious natural bridge frame a cavernous abyss, while shafts of light pierce the darkness to heighten the sense of isolation and divine judgment. Rooted in Romanticism and the moral symbolism of the Hudson River School, the work reflects Coles