Harvest at San Juan, New Mexico
1883
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1883
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Harvest at San Juan, New Mexico is a 1883 ink by Peter Moran, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a group of people working in a marshy field near water. They’re handling bundles of reeds or grass, while horses stand nearby, some saddled. Tall reeds and a few trees line the background, and the sky looks stormy. The scene feels busy but quiet, with lots of movement in the lines. The artist used a technique called etching to create the texture—you can see the grainy, almost sketchy quality of the lines. This style was popular for capturing quick, real-life moments. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Moran made prints like this.
Peter Moran (March 4, 1841 – November 9, 1914) was a British-born American painter and etcher.
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