Breaking Ground

c. 1939

Orrie McCombs, after Olof Krans

Associated Names
Orrie McCombs

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Olof Krans

Artist After, American, born Sweden, 1838 - 1916

The image shows a pastoral landscape with rolling hills, a solitary tree on the horizon, farmers working with oxen in the foreground, and a serene sky above. The brushstrokes are smooth, depicting the landscape in an orderly manner with precise lines for figures and animals. The color palette is dominated by vibrant greens of the hills and deep browns of the earth. The sky is a soft blue with wispy clouds, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 46.4 x 61.9 cm (18 1/4 x 24 3/8 in.)
    overall: 55.7 x 71 x 2.5 cm (21 15/16 x 27 15/16 x 1 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9525

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64618656

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