Quarry Pool

1936

Arnold Wiltz

Associated Names
Arnold Wiltz

Artist, American, 1889 - 1937

The image is a black and white print featuring a detailed view framed by large stone cliffs. Slender reeds are depicted against a rocky terrain, with rocky elements extending upwards. Horizontal lines suggest clouds or atmosphere. The artwork showcases careful lines and hatching techniques to capture textures and employs a monochromatic palette for emphasis on form and depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Milton M. and Ingrid R. Rose

  • Dimensions

    block: 15 x 11.4 cm (5 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 26.5 x 19.9 cm (10 7/16 x 7 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.150.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ingrid R. and Milton M. Rose, Washington; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 17/30; lower center in graphite: "Quarry Pool"; lower right in graphite: Arnold Wiltz / 1936.

Wikidata ID

Q76336226

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