The image is a black and white drawing of a twisted root system. The roots are dark and prominent, with many small tendrils extending outwards. The roots are surrounded by a few large rocks. The background of the drawing is white, with some shading around the roots to give depth. The drawing is rectangular and centered on a larger white background. The overall effect is one of a detailed, realistic depiction of a natural scene. Scene (from McGuire Scrapbook) by John Rubens Smith.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1834
- Medium
- Graphite and watercolor on off-white wove paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 508 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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