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Hudson River, Logging

Winslow Homer

National Gallery of Art

This painting shows a body of water in between wooded mountains. On top of the water there are several long wooden logs with people on them. One of the people stands atop a large log, while the other appears to sit or recline. The people both wear hats, and one of them holds a long stick with a pointed end. The water is a vibrant blue, and the logs are in shades of brown, tan, and yellow. The forest behind the water has trees in shades of dark and light green. The sky has clouds in white and gray against a blue background. The brushstrokes in the artwork are loose, and some of the colors bleed into one another.

Artwork Details

Date
1891-1892
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
7587 × 5175 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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