Cole's Circle

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Hone, Philip (1781-1851)

Successful merchant from New York City and one of Cole's earliest patrons. Hone was an honorary member of the National Academy of Design and an important patron of contemporary American art. He particularly admired Cole's accomplishments in the landscape painting movement. Hone acted as mayor of New York City from 1825-26, and afterwards was appointed a naval officer by President Taylor.