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Man Running from Elephants

Peter Newell

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a figure running away from a herd of elephants. The art style is reminiscent of Peter Newell. The image shows a figure in period attire sprinting across a landscape with detailed underbrush, accompanied by a stampede of elephants. The setting is under a bright sky, with the elephants appearing to be moving forward urgently. The painting captures motion, emotion, and humor through its portrayal of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1901
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper mounted to board
Dimensions
2885 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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