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The First Ray of Sun, Kilamanjaro- Rhinoceros

Art

In the background the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is visible above clouds; a lone rhinoceros stands in an open field of brown grass. Trees and shrubs off to the left in the distance with a few zebras standing beside the trees. In the background, Mt. Kilimanjaro is tinged pink and a few yellow- and cream-colored clouds float above. The rest of mountain is covered with white clouds and only parts of the blue mountain can be seen through the clouds.

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Canvas

Oil

John L. Wehle Collection

Painting

Kuhnert, Wilhelm

German

Signature

Lower Right

Wilh. Kuhnert

Image Size

27-1/2 in

42-1/4 in

Frame Size

34-1/2 in

49-1/4 in

Frame

Notched wooden frame with gold tone highlights, linen liner.

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