In the Mall

1913

Ruel P. Tolman

Associated Names
Ruel P. Tolman

Artist, American, 1878 - 1954

The image shows a ground-level view of a grove of tall trees. The horizon is obscured by the dense trunks and foliage. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the textures of the trees and undergrowth. The color palette is muted with sepia and earthy browns. A figure stands among the trees on the left, and a horse-drawn carriage is partially hidden in the distance. The composition creates depth and space within the scene.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1982

  • Washington on the Potomac, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1982

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: R.P. Tolman 1913; lower left in graphite: In the Mall; lower right in graphite: RP Tolman

Markings

stamped upper right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77008687

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