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Near Mattakeesett

Edmund Henry Garrett

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a beach scene with a pair of oxen pulling a cart on the rocky shore. A figure guides the animals. The terrain is uneven with rocks and patches of grass. A hillside covered in foliage is on the left, captured with detailed etchings. The sky has light clouds, and small distant sailboats are on the horizon. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown.

Artwork Details

Date
1881
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2382 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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