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A swamp scene of trees in the background and water in the foreground. A heron appears wading through the water under a colorful sunset.
Forest with Heron
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Forest with Heron

Artist Herman Herzog (American, born Germany, 1832-1932)
Datec. 1899
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensionssight: 39 x 32 in. (99.1 x 81.3 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of friends of the Harn Museum
Object number2013.28.1
Collections
Visual DescriptionA swamp scene of trees in the background and water in the foreground. A heron bird appears wading through the water under a colorful sunset.
Bibliography
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