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The Noonday Rest

Peter Moran

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a narrow, semi-enclosed space resembling a stable or barn. A horse is tethered near the entrance with a canine resting nearby. Further inside, another horse and a group of animals or figures can be seen. The scene is depicted with intricate brushstrokes defining textures, in a monochromatic palette of black, sepia, and off-white. The composition does not feature a traditional horizon.

Artwork Details

Date
1877
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3480 × 2490 px
Public Domain
Yes
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