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The Poleman in the Ma'sh

Thomas Eakins

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing upright with one arm on his waist and the other holding a long pole vertically beside him. He is wearing a cap, long-sleeved shirt, and pants. The background appears to be a marsh or wetland with vegetation. Loose sketches and notes are on the top part of the paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1881
Medium
brown wash heightened with white over graphite and black chalk
Dimensions
2963 × 5403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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