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Washing Morning Down South

1882

John Mackie Falconer

Associated Names

John Mackie Falconer

Artist, American, 1820 - 1903

The image shows a rural scene with various activities visible. The perspective is slightly elevated, capturing a broad view of the landscape. Trees, birds, agricultural work, buildings, and farmyard elements are depicted in fine detail using an etching technique. The color scheme is sepia and brown, giving the scene an aged look.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 220 x 349 mm
image: 186 x 324 mm
sheet: 391 x 502 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1681

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

20, in graphite, upper left; signed: J. M. Falconer 1882, in plate, lower left

Wikidata ID

Q76441537

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