Man Running from Elephants

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901, 1901

This is a painting of a figure running away from a herd of elephants. The art style is reminiscent of Peter Newell. The image shows a figure in period attire sprinting across a landscape with detailed underbrush, accompanied by a stampede of elephants. The setting is under a bright sky, with the elephants appearing to be moving forward urgently. The painting captures motion, emotion, and humor through its portrayal of the scene.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901
Datering
1901
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor, gouache, and pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper mounted to board
Afmetingen
33,66 × 24,13 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of a figure running away from a herd of elephants. The art style is reminiscent of Peter Newell. The image shows a figure in period attire sprinting across a landscape with detailed underbrush, accompanied by a stampede of elephants. The setting is under a bright sky, with the elephants appearing to be moving forward urgently. The painting captures motion, emotion, and humor through its portrayal of the scene.

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901