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Mourning Embroidery

Harry Jennings

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a pastoral scene with figures by a monument. The image features an idyllic landscape with vibrant greenery and a serene sky. A prominent tree with detailed leaves intersects the scene on the left, while a weeping willow drapes elegantly above a stately stone urn on a pedestal. Surrounding this urn are multiple figures dressed in long, flowing garments. The background reveals a quaint chapel-like structure with a picket fence. The contours and coloration of the landscape imply a harmony between nature and the human-made structures.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4223 × 3075 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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