Morning in the Woods
Medium
Graphic Arts-Print
Classification
Graphic Arts-Print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Museum of American History, Division of Graphic Arts, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
1973.122.6
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
Art Historical Context
"Morning in the Woods," created in 1865 by Frances Flora Bond Palmer, captures a tranquil yet lively hunting scene set in an American forest. The graphic arts print depicts a male figure accompanied by a dog, positioned near a body of water, evoking the quiet drama of early morning pursuits in nature. As a work transferred to the Smithsonian American Art Museum from the National Museum of American History’s Division of Graphic Arts, it reflects the museum’s commitment to preserving visual records of 19th-century American life. Printmaking held particular significance during this period, offer...