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The Trout Pool

Worthington Whittredge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Trout Pool by Worthington Whittredge: A painting of a forest scene with a body of water. The painting is rectangular. In the foreground, a fallen tree trunk lies across a small stream or river. The water is dark and reflective. The riverbank is muddy. There are trees on both sides of the river. The trees have brown trunks and branches. The trees have green and yellow leaves. The background is filled with more trees and foliage. The colors are muted and earthy. The overall atmosphere is serene and natural.

Artwork details

Date:
1870
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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