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Newport Rocks

John Frederick Kensett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a body of water with a large rocky cliff on the right side. The cliff is brown and tan with some greenery at the top right. The water is teal blue and calm, reflecting the brown color of the cliff. The sky above is light blue with scattered small clouds. The horizon line is flat. The overall scene is serene and natural. The painting is titled "Newport Rocks" and was created by John Frederick Kensett.

Artwork Details

Date
1872
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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