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Shanties on the Harlem

Charles A. Platt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of rustic houses near a waterbody from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is low in the image, meeting a strip of land in the distance against a pale sky. The brushstrokes are linear and detailed, showing wooden textures and shingles. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a warm, antiquated feel. In the foreground, figures are present on a path and near the water's edge. The scene is captured with precise line work, typical of an etching or drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1881-1882
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3317 × 1854 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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