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Rain Drops and Surf

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure standing by the shore with arms raised. The figure stands in shallow water, with waves crashing around them. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds. The drawing is detailed and intricate, using crosshatching to create shadows and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1921
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2898 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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