The Exhumation

Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901, kb. 1890

The artwork titled "The Exhumation" depicts a scene set near a body of water. Closest to us, a group of individuals is gathered around a grave, with a woman lying down and a man bending over. Another woman gestures. A horse-drawn carriage is present to the left, with the horse standing. The landscape features trees on both sides, with the right side dominated by a large tree with autumnal foliage. The horizon is placed high, showcasing a lake with sailboats. The sky is filled with detailed, textured clouds, painted in soft blues and whites, which contrast with the greens and browns of the natural surroundings. The artwork is characterized by detailed brushwork.
Művész
Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901
Datálás
kb. 1890
Műfaj
Festmény
Technika
oil on canvas
Méretek
61 × 83,8 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The artwork titled "The Exhumation" depicts a scene set near a body of water. Closest to us, a group of individuals is gathered around a grave, with a woman lying down and a man bending over. Another woman gestures. A horse-drawn carriage is present to the left, with the horse standing. The landscape features trees on both sides, with the right side dominated by a large tree with autumnal foliage. The horizon is placed high, showcasing a lake with sailboats. The sky is filled with detailed, textured clouds, painted in soft blues and whites, which contrast with the greens and browns of the natural surroundings. The artwork is characterized by detailed brushwork.

Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901