On the Road to Santa Fe

On the Road to Santa Fe

Peter Moran

1884

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of donkeys walking along a rocky path. Each animal carries heavy sacks or bundles, and a person leads them by hand. The background has a few scattered trees, a small building, and a person sitting on a rock. The artist focused on the rough texture of the animals and the uneven ground. This style was common in *Realism*, which aimed to show everyday life as it was. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.

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