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Breaking Ground

Orrie McCombs, after Olof Krans

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral landscape with rolling hills, a solitary tree on the horizon, farmers working with oxen in the foreground, and a serene sky above. The brushstrokes are smooth, depicting the landscape in an orderly manner with precise lines for figures and animals. The color palette is dominated by vibrant greens of the hills and deep browns of the earth. The sky is a soft blue with wispy clouds, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5954 × 4488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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