Negro Huts at Wilmington

c. 1880

John Mackie Falconer

Associated Names
John Mackie Falconer

Artist, American, 1820 - 1903

The image shows a rustic scene, possibly a rural village or farmstead. The horizon is low and merges with the ground in light shading. Thatched, gabled roofs of houses are prominent on the right side. The style of the image features fine etching lines, giving texture to the roofs and terrain. Near us on the ground, a group of figures, possibly villagers, are engaged in activities. The color palette is monochromatic in brown and dark tones. The scene extends into the background with a faded structure and a tree.

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within the print: lower right, J M Falconer

Wikidata ID

Q76441220

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