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American Homestead

James Merritt Ives

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a house with white siding and a dark roof. A chimney rises from the roof. The house has a covered porch and multiple windows. A picket fence surrounds the house. A dirt path leads to the house. A family of four is gathered under trees. A man picks fruit from a tree. A woman holds a basket of fruit. Two children are nearby. Scattered on the ground are various fruits and vegetables. The scene is set against a cloudy sky. Trees are throughout the scene. The text "American Homestead" and the artist's name are at the bottom.

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900 × 628 px
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