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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
Museum record:
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