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Resting Along the Way

1943

Eugene Higgins

Associated Names

Eugene Higgins

Artist, American, 1874 - 1958

The image displays a twisted, knobby tree in the center with expressive clouds in the sky. A figure is seated near the tree, accompanied by rocky formations. In the distance, a small settlement with buildings and a windmill or tower can be seen. The color palette is primarily sepia and black, creating depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black on laid paper
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection
Dimensions

plate: 22.86 × 17.62 cm (9 × 6 15/16 in.)
sheet: 31.12 × 17.62 cm (12 1/4 × 6 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2015.19.533

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1944; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Corcoran Gallery of Art

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Eugene Higgins Imp.; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Resting along the Way

Watermarks

[unidentified watermark with heart]

Wikidata ID

Q77011949

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