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The Trailing Fog, by Frank Wilcox, 1920

The Trailing Fog

Frank Wilcox

1920

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Trailing Fog is a 1920 by Frank Wilcox, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Frank Wilcox
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a foggy beach at dusk. A dark boat sits on the shore, half in the water. Two men stand near it—one holds a rope, the other leans against the boat. A horse and rider stand close by, looking calm. In the background, a faint outline of hills or cliffs blends into the mist. The fog makes everything look soft and unclear. The artist used dark shapes against the pale sky to create a quiet, mysterious mood. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.

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