Deerfield Bridge c. 19th century

"Deerfield Bridge" is an etching created by American artist George Taylor Plowman, who was born in 1869 and died in 1932. This small etching, measuring 7 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. (18.73 x 16.19 cm) (plate)9 9/16 x 8 1/2 in. (24.29 x 21.59 cm) (sheet), depicts a covered bridge in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The etching features a detailed rendering of the bridge, with two figures standing on its wooden planks, set against a backdrop of a winding road and forested landscape. This artwork, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Plowman's adeptness at capturing the beauty of rural landscapes and everyday scenes through the delicate technique of etching.