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Winter Scene in Brooklyn, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
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Winter Scene in Brooklyn, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
MNY87940 Winter Scene in Brooklyn, c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Coleman, Louisa Ann (1833-84); Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: copy of a Guy Francis painting; Front Street from Main street on left to Fulton on right; ); eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22348228
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This winter scene from Brooklyn, painted by Louisa Ann Coleman in 1817, transports viewers back to a bygone era. The oil on canvas print showcases the artist's remarkable attention to detail and her ability to capture the essence of daily life during this time period. The painting depicts Front Street, stretching from Main Street on the left to Fulton Street on the right. The Federal-style homes with their clapperboard architecture provide a charming backdrop for the bustling street scene. African Americans can be seen going about their daily tasks, adding diversity and richness to the composition. Amidst the snowy landscape, horses pull carts laden with goods while dogs scurry alongside them. Chickens peck at scattered grains as a pig sniffs around for food. A farmer tends to his livestock near a quaint farmhouse made of logs. Coleman's meticulous brushwork brings each element of this winter tableau to life – from the intricate details of animals and people alike, down to every flake of snow that blankets the ground. As we gaze upon this historical artwork today, we are reminded not only of its aesthetic beauty but also its significance as a snapshot into early 19th-century Brooklyn life. It serves as an important reminder of how far our society has come while honoring those who came before us.
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