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Winter, the Fox Hunt

Henry Wolf after Winslow Homer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a snow-covered landscape from a slightly elevated angle. In the foreground, a fox is lying in the snow, facing towards the middle of the composition. In the distance, there are birds in flight against the landscape. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the textures of the fox's fur and the snow. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray. The background shows a blurry landscape under a dark sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
wood engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5247 × 3398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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