Early Camp Dugouts

c. 1939

Stanley Mazur, after Olof Krans

Associated Names
Stanley Mazur

Artist, American, 1903 - 1978

Olof Krans

Artist After, American, born Sweden, 1838 - 1916

The image depicts a landscape with a line of rustic, wooden cabins nestled in a clearing across a small valley. Tall trees with sparse leaves stand closer to the viewer, leading the eye towards the cabins in the distance. The horizon is high in the composition, with a line of trees and a hint of sky above. The paint strokes create a textured, somewhat naive style, with warm and earthy colors dominating the scene. The foliage is rendered in a stippled or dappled texture, with splashes of yellow and hints of blue in the sky. Soft, rolling clouds are scattered across the sky. More trees rise beyond the cabins, adding depth to the wooded landscape. Light and shadow play across the undulating terrain, creating an old-fashioned charm in the overall scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on board

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 46 x 61.6 cm (18 1/8 x 24 1/4 in.)
    framed: 55.3 x 70.8 x 2.5 cm (21 3/4 x 27 7/8 x 1 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9526


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64632710

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