Artwork
Near Mattakeesett
Near Mattakeesett is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edmund Henry Garrett. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Near Mattakeesett is an etching created by Edmund Henry Garrett in 1881. The work is executed in black on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene rural scene: a muddy path alongside a river, with a wagon loaded with branches or logs, drawn by two cows. A large tree and distant hills or buildings are visible in the background.
Technique & Style
Garrett employed fine lines to convey texture, capturing the roughness of the tree bark and the unevenness of the ground. The resulting image is characterized by its quiet, everyday quality.
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