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Corn Husking at Nantucket

Eastman Johnson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a rural scene with a large group of people gathered in a field. The people are surrounded by piles of hay and corn husks, with some individuals sitting or standing among the piles. There are also several chickens in the foreground. The people are dressed in dark clothing, with some wearing hats. In the background, there are trees and a house or barn with a dark roof. The sky above is overcast and gray. The overall atmosphere suggests a rural or countryside setting, possibly during a harvest season. The people appear to be engaged in some sort of communal activity, possibly related to harvesting or processing crops. The dominant colors are earthy tones such as brown, beige, and green.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1875
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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