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A Winter-Morning, - Shovelling Out, by George A. Avery, ink, 1871

A Winter-Morning, - Shovelling Out

George A. Avery

1871

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Winter-Morning, - Shovelling Out is a 1871 ink by George A. Avery, a Impressionism work, depicting Snow, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
George A. Avery
When & what style?
1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a winter scene with people shoveling snow. It's a simple scene, but what's interesting is that it was published in 1871, a time when winter scenes were popular. The details in the scene, like the snow-covered trees and the people's clothing, give us a glimpse into what life was like back then. Check out the technique of engraving to learn more about how this image was created.

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