This is a drawing of a gravestone. The gravestone is etched with a name and details of a person's death, reading 'THOMAS PAGE ASSASSINATED by the hand of J. TIBBETTS, Jan. 1, 1866; aged 18 years.' There is a recessed area at the top of the stone, featuring a carved relief depicting two animals, with a stylized tree overhead. The stone is rendered in a realistic manner with attention to texture and shadows that give it a three-dimensional appearance against the plain background. The engraving appears to be done with precision, highlighting the starkness and poignancy of its message.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1939
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- 3290 × 4150 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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