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The Scapegoat

Charles Mottram after William Holman Hunt

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a goat at eye-level, with a horizon at the upper third showing water meeting mountains in the distance. The goat is detailed, surrounded by rocky ground and skeletal remains. The color palette is gray, with mountains, clouds, and a large moon giving depth to the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
etching, engraving, and mezzotint on wove paper
Dimensions
9327 × 6188 px
Public Domain
Yes
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