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Summer Afternoon

Asher Brown Durand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a body of water in the foreground. A grassy bank with several large trees, some rocks, and bushes lines the water's edge. A few cows are grazing on the grassy bank. The sky is blue with scattered clouds and the sun shining through. In the background, there are more trees and a hazy horizon. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and idyllic, capturing a warm summer afternoon. The painting is titled "Summer Afternoon" and was created by Asher Brown Durand.

Artwork Details

Date
1865
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 381 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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