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Rainy Day, Williamsburg, Virginia

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of an old building surrounded by trees. The building has a central cupola with a weather vane, with another structure visible behind it. The foreground includes two figures walking away from the building. The etching uses intricate lines and cross-hatching to create texture and shading. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on line density for contrast and dimension.

Artwork Details

Date
1927
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2470 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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