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Adult Funeral Procession

William P. Chappel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts an adult funeral procession. The scene is outdoors, with a blue and pink sky. Several trees are visible, including willow trees and a tall, thin tree on the right side. A low wall runs across the background. A street lamp post stands on the right side of the road. The road is bordered by a low wall on the left side. The procession walks on the road and consists of approximately 20 people wearing dark clothing and hats. The people are walking behind a black object that could be a coffin. The artist's style is impressionistic with visible brushstrokes. The mood of the scene appears somber. The work is by William P. Chappel.

Artwork Details

Date
1870s
Medium
Oil on slate paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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