Two figures row a boat in a lake, the banks of which are visible on the left side. Behind the lake lies a forest of sparse trees under a gray, cloudy sky.

On Alachua Lake

Artist Herman Herzog (American, born Germany, 1832-1932)

Datec. 1890

MediumOil on canvas

DimensionsImage: 39 x 31 in. (99.1 x 78.7 cm)
Frame: 50 x 43 in. (127 x 109.2 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of friends of the Harn Museum

Object number2013.28.4

Collections

MODERN

Visual DescriptionTwo figures row a boat in a lake, the banks of which are visible on the left side. Behind the lake lies a forest of sparse trees under a gray, cloudy sky.

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