Tree

c. 1903

Abraham Walkowitz

Associated Names
Abraham Walkowitz

Artist, American, 1880 - 1965

The image shows a black and white etching of a large, leafless tree with gnarled branches extending in all directions. The perspective is head-on, capturing the entire tree against a lightly textured background. The horizon is implied by a faint line near the base of the print. The tree appears to be situated on a hill or elevation with no other objects visible. The etching technique is detailed, with varying line thickness and intensity to depict the bark and branches. The color palette is monochromatic, contrasting the dark lines of the tree with the lighter background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.9 x 17.5 cm (5 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.5 x 24.1 cm (8 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.209


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Walkowitz

Wikidata ID

Q76334969

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