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Chimney Sweeps

William P. Chappel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a street scene with buildings, trees, and people. The scene shows a row of buildings with varying heights and architectural styles. The building on the right is pink with a white door and black railing, and has a staircase leading up to it. To the left of the pink building, there are two tall, thin trees. Further to the left, there are two shorter buildings, one with a sign that reads "Wheat & Co. Grocers". There are three people standing on the sidewalk near a cart with large clay pots. The cart has two wheels. The people are wearing dark clothing and hats. There are two trees on the left side of the painting. The sky is gray. The painting is titled "Chimney Sweeps" and is by William P. Chappel.

Artwork Details

Date
1870s
Medium
Oil on slate paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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