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In this nighttime scene, the moon reflects on the river and two large trees are seen in the foreground. A row of trees is seen on both banks of the river and a large hill rises up in the background. The painting is mounted in a gilt frame.
landscapes (representations)
paintings (visual works)
oil paint (paint)
canvas
painting (coating)
crescents (shapes)
rivers
trees
Oil on Canvas
Painted
Moon
River
Tree
PICTURE, LANDSCAPE
On the back of the canvas is stamped: ""G. Rowney--/ Manufacturies/ London""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)
Wiscasset, ME, USA
27.5 x 34.75 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.1256
Maine (United States)
Maryland (United States)
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