Douglas Dunn

Scottish, born 1942

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The image shows a view with a suggested horizon line where darker shades blend into lighter ones as the gaze moves upward, creating a soft transitioning effect. The brushstrokes are soft and washed, resembling an ink wash or watercolor technique emphasizing texture and fluidity. The palette is dominated by muted grays and blacks, lending a subdued and atmospheric visual impact. Near the lower-middle section, the words "THE PICTISH COAST" are elegantly inscribed, providing sharp contrast against the hazy composition. The overall effect is one of calm simplicity, inviting contemplation of the vastness implied by the title.
Norman Ackroyd, Douglas Dunn, The Pictish Coast, published 1988, unbound portfolio with cover, 10 etchings accompanied by poems by Douglas Dunn, table of contents, and etched map of Fife County in Scotland, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.155-164

The Pictish Coast

Norman Ackroyd, Douglas Dunn · published 1988 · unbound portfolio with cover, 10 etchings accompanied by poems by Douglas Dunn, table of contents, and etched map of Fife County in Scotland ·  Accession ID  1991.116.155-164