The image is a detailed monochromatic depiction of a serene forest clearing viewed from a slightly elevated angle. Various elements such as trees, a hammock, a horse, a wagon, and a person can be seen within the scene. The background shows a faint treeline, suggesting an open space beyond the forest. The drawing uses precise, delicate brushstrokes to outline each element with meticulous attention to detail. The overall atmosphere of the scene is quiet and calm.
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James Wells Champney (American, 1843 - 1903)

1862

Medium
graphite on paperboard
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
image: 12.7 × 20.96 cm (5 × 8 1/4 in.) ; sheet: 17.78 × 23.34 cm (7 × 9 3/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1959)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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