Mountain Landscape with Rocks
Oil Painting
ca. 1851 (painted)
ca. 1851 (painted)
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Although Martin was not part of the art establishment, he became famous for colossal scenes of biblical destruction. The bizarre rock formations in this small picture are elements that appear in his work throughout his career.
Object details
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| Title | Mountain Landscape with Rocks (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | oil on canvas |
| Brief description | Oil painting, 'Mountain Landscape with Rocks', John Martin, ca. 1851 |
| Physical description | Oil painting |
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| Object history | Purchased, 1869 |
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| Summary | Although Martin was not part of the art establishment, he became famous for colossal scenes of biblical destruction. The bizarre rock formations in this small picture are elements that appear in his work throughout his career. |
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| Accession number | 1423-1869 |
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| Record created | May 8, 2003 |
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