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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Datation
third quarter 19th century
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
75,6 × 100,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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