Coon Hunt

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, third quarter 19th century

The artwork depicts a scene set in a wooded area with a group of hunters and dogs engaged in a raccoon hunt. Closest to us, two men are seated on a log with a white dog nearby. Another group of dogs is seen further to the right, some with their paws on a tree. Two more men, one holding a lantern and the other a staff, are walking towards the scene from the right. The horizon is low, with a cloudy sky visible in the distance. The trees are tall and dense, creating a dark, shadowy atmosphere. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, with a mix of browns, greens, and grays.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Date
third quarter 19th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
75.6 × 100.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a scene set in a wooded area with a group of hunters and dogs engaged in a raccoon hunt. Closest to us, two men are seated on a log with a white dog nearby. Another group of dogs is seen further to the right, some with their paws on a tree. Two more men, one holding a lantern and the other a staff, are walking towards the scene from the right. The horizon is low, with a cloudy sky visible in the distance. The trees are tall and dense, creating a dark, shadowy atmosphere. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, with a mix of browns, greens, and grays.

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865