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New England Factory Life - Bell-Time

after Winslow Homer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crowd of people walking away from a large industrial building. The illustration depicts a substantial group of individuals, all appearing to hold or carry small containers. In the background is a vast, long building with many windows and a prominent cupola on the roof. The scene is busy and bustling, further emphasized by the denseness of the crowd. The background shows a treeline along with a sky filled with horizontal lines. The drawing style is intricate with detailed line work to depict the clothing and features of the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1868
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
4688 × 3116 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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