William Morris Hunt

Farmhouse by the River
1870s

A sepia-toned sketch on paper depicting a tranquil natural scene with a tall tree dominating the left side, a figure standing near a fence in the middle distance, and a body of water in the foreground reflecting the surroundings. The sky is lightly sketched with a few birds, suggesting a serene atmosphere.

A sepia-toned sketch on paper depicting a tranquil natural scene with a tall tree dominating the left side, a figure standing near a fence in the middle distance, and a body of water in the foreground reflecting the surroundings. The sky is lightly sketched with a few birds, suggesting a serene atmosphere.

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Date
1870s

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Charcoal on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 12 3/8 × 8 9/16in. (31.4 × 21.7 cm)

Accession number
65.84

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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William Morris Hunt
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