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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
Museum record:
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