Ernest Hubert Deines

American, 1894 - 1967

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The image shows a black and white artwork of an old rustic milling structure viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon line is not explicitly visible due to the dense composition and the focus on the structures, but the tree line in the distance implies a natural boundary. The style of the brushstrokes or the gouging technique typical of wood engraving is detailed and dense, creating intricate textures that depict the wood grains on the buildings and the foliage of the trees. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing contrasts and shadows to create depth and atmosphere. Close to us, a path leads past a wheel on the side of the building, surrounded by stones and reflecting water, which adds to the richness of textures. In the distance, the landscape continues with the suggestion of additional natural elements beyond the structures, maintaining a rustic, tranquil scene.
Ernest Hubert Deines, Old Missouri Grister, 1930-1960, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1155

Old Missouri Grister

Ernest Hubert Deines · 1930-1960 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1155