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Fort Dumpling, Rhode Island, by George L. Clough, oil, 1870

Fort Dumpling, Rhode Island

George L. Clough

1870

oil

canvas

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Fort Dumpling, Rhode Island is a 1870 oil by George L. Clough, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
George L. Clough
When & what style?
1870 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky, hilly landscape with a small, crumbling fort on the left. The fort is made of stone and has a flat top. In the foreground, there's a body of water with a few boats. The sky is cloudy and grey. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The artist has used a range of colours, from the dark greys and browns of the rocks to the lighter blues and whites of the sky and water. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist George L. Clough.

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