Title

An Island Funeral : An Archipelagic Community Whose Members Join in Mourning

Source

Island Journal

Date

2021

Pages

56-60

Abstract

A study of N.C. Wyeth's 1939 painting, "Island Funeral." The author examines how the choices the painter made reflect and are informed by the island funeral ritual, a history of which is briefly provided. Includes reproduction of the painting as well as two others.

Subjects

Wyeth, N.C. 1882-1945, Paintings, American, Funeral rites and ceremonies in art

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