The Exhumation
circa 1890 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This folk art painting depicts a somber outdoor scene involving a horse-drawn carriage and figures mourning around a grave. It is executed in a characteristically flat, detailed style common to 19th-century American naive painting.
Did you know?
Linton Park was a Pennsylvania farmer and folk artist whose work often documented rural life with a distinct, meticulous attention to detail. This piece is particularly poignant, capturing a solemn moment of mourning that contrasts sharply with the tranquil, expansive background of the lake and sail boats. His paintings are valued for providing a unique, unvarnished look at the social customs and daily experiences of rural Americans in the late 19th century.
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The Exhumation
Linton Park, circa 1890
