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Trouble on the River
Artist
Clymer, John Ford
(1907 - 1989)
Datemid-20th century
Mediumgouache on board
Dimensionsboard: 24 1/2 × 36 1/2 in. (62.2 × 92.7 cm)
frame: 34 × 46 in. (86.4 × 116.8 cm)
frame: 34 × 46 in. (86.4 × 116.8 cm)
ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineBequest of Clara S. Peck
Object number83.46.13 F
DescriptionHorizontal rectangular image, showing five trappers on riverboat, preparing for attack by seven Native Americans - approaching on horseback from right; two trappers navigate boat in front and back, while other three make ready for attack; fields with light covering of snow in middle ground; leads up to rocky snow-filled mountains, dominating background; clear turquois sky reflected in river below; white foam of few rapids and clusters of decayed logs in river; trappers' hides piled high in boat and deer hangs from mast of boat
Not on view