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Surf on Rocks

1890s
Not on view
Typical of Richards' coastal scenes, this work is painted on hard board and corresponds to one of the five standard sizes that fit into his portable easel box.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Surf on Rocks
  • Artist: William Trost Richards (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1833–1905 Newport, Rhode Island)
  • Date: 1890s
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Oil on board
  • Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. (22.2 x 40.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William T. Brewster, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.73.2
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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