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The Building of the Dam
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Julian Alden Weir's painting shows the construction of the Scotland Dam, built between 1907 and 1909 on the Shetucket River near his summer home in Windham, Connecticut. The artist had a vested interest in the subject, as the dam ensured an energy supply to the area's inhabitants that included his family.
| Artist / Maker | Julian Alden Weir |
|---|---|
| Date | 1908 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 93.5 x 118.5 x 7.5 cm (36 13/16 x 46 5/8 x 2 15/16 in.); Unframed: 76 x 101.6 cm (29 15/16 x 40 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Julian Alden Weir (American, 1852–1919) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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