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Watching the Bees

Julian Alden Weir

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an adult and a child next to an upright rectangular structure. The adult, a woman, is partially turned towards the child while the child faces the structure. The woman has light-colored hair covered by a blue shawl and is wearing a long light-colored dress. The child has short blond hair and is dressed in a white shirt with dark shorts. The background features green vegetation and hints of trees. The painting is created with a soft pastel art style, with gentle strokes conveying a dappled sunlight effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
pastel and charcoal on wove paper
Dimensions
6140 × 9274 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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