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Sea-Side Sketches - A Clam-Bake

William H. Redding after Winslow Homer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of children at the seaside preparing for a clambake. The scene is set on a rocky beach where several young boys are depicted engaged in various activities. Two boys in the foreground are carrying a large pail together. In the center, another boy is resting against a large rock. A group of boys is gathered behind the rock, appearing to be stoking a fire, as smoke rises into the sky. In the background, there is a calm sea with sailboats on the horizon beneath a partly cloudy sky. The drawing captures a moment at the shoreline emphasizing teamwork and camaraderie among the children.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1873
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
5110 × 3480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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