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Patience in a Punt

Thomas Rowlandson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side view of a small boat on water. Three men, each dressed differently, are inside the boat - one navigating at the front with a pole and two others seated, possibly fishing. A dog swims close to the boat. In the background, there are lush trees and textured clouds in the sky. The color palette is muted with earthy tones and pastels. Smoke from a pipe adds a playful touch, and two swans are seen swimming in the water.

Artwork Details

Date
1811
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
4862 × 3460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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