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Untitled (Boys Flying a Kite)

Albert Fitch Bellows

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with two young figures relaxing on a grassy area. One person is sitting with an arm raised, while the other is lying down with legs extended and hands behind their head. In the background, there are distant trees. The artwork features detailed lines creating texture in the landscape, clothing, and expressions of the figures. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white tones. Faint figures, likely animals, are visible in the background against a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1875
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3744 × 4873 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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