Why it matters
The Ecuadorian volcano Cotopaxi pours smoke and ash across a colourful sunrise. Seen by some as a parable of the American Civil War, it has been called Church's 'ultimate interpretation' of the volcano.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1862.
- It was commissioned by the collector James Lenox.
- Church painted at least ten views of Cotopaxi.
Based on the Wikipedia article Cotopaxi (painting) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
