1832 painting by thomas cole. Object Type: painting. Genre: religious art. Date: 1832. Place of creation: Accademia di San Luca. Dimensions: height: 17 in (43.1 cm) ; width: 28.5 in (72.3 cm). Medium: oil on paper and on panel. Depicted People: Abel. Collection: Albany Institute of History & Art. The Dead Abel (Thomas Cole)