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H. G. Watkins, after George Elgar Hicks

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring two human figures and a ghostly presence. The scene shows the figures sitting on the ground in a peaceful setting with grass. A large ghostly figure with a wide cloak hovers overhead, giving an ominous aura. The background is minimalist with light cloud details. The image includes an inscription that reads "COMPOSITIONS FROM CAMPBELL'S GERTRUDE OF WYOMING BY G. E. HICKS" at the top and a mention of "ART-UNION OF LONDON MDCCCXLVI" at the bottom. The drawing is done in a line style, emphasizing contours and outlines for depth and dimension.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
engraving in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2849 px
Public Domain
Yes
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