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Skipping Rope

Maurice Prendergast

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of young figures skipping rope. The scene shows several figures joyfully engaged in a game of jump rope. Two figures are turning the rope while a cluster of figures in the center are jumping. The figures are dressed in period clothing typical of the late 19th to early 20th century. The background features a muted, warm color palette with earthy tones suggesting a brick or cobblestone surface. The painting style emphasizes texture and movement, creating a lively atmosphere. The artwork is in the style of Mary Cassatt.

Artwork Details

Date
1892/1895
Medium
color monotype with graphite on thin wove paper
Dimensions
5606 × 2926 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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