James McDougal Hart

American, 1828 - 1901

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The image shows a tranquil body of water with a dense grouping of trees in the background. The horizon is not distinctly visible, but suggested around the tops of the trees. The drawing is detailed with pencil brushstrokes, depicting the foliage and tree trunks. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. The water reflects the trees, and a branch extends into the scene on the right.
James McDougal Hart, Pond Edge, 1858, graphite on wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1984.7.46

Pond Edge

James McDougal Hart · 1858 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1984.7.46

The image shows a group of fruits including grapes, apples, and pears placed on a flat surface. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, as the drawing is done in a pencil or charcoal sketch style, with shades of gray on a cream-colored paper. Positioned in the center-left of the image, the grapes spill over and touch the left edge, while the apples and pears are in the middle, extending towards the center-right. Leaves and branches are visible among the fruits, adding detail to their arrangement.
James McDougal Hart, Still Life with Fruit, 1856, graphite on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.48

Still Life with Fruit

James McDougal Hart · 1856 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.44.48