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.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Datazione
third quarter 19th century
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
75,6 × 100,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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