In the Sierras, A Pack Train

William Keith

Associated Names
William Keith

Artist, American, 1839 - 1911

The image shows a group of figures on horseback traveling through a wooded area. The scene is viewed from an elevated angle, showing the path on which the riders are moving. The horizon is low, with a hint of mountains or hills visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, resembling a sketch. The color palette consists of muted earth tones like brown, gray, and sepia. The figures are on a winding trail, surrounded by trees depicted with dynamic linear strokes, evoking movement through the natural landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 7.6 × 19.3 cm (3 × 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.20.76


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996]; gift 1979 to the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center right verso in graphite by unknown hand; Mis / [not deciphered]

Wikidata ID

Q64637550

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