Woods

1930s

R. Dasche

Associated Names
Robert Dasché

Artist, French, 1907 - 1988

The image shows a view from a shaded, wooded area looking out towards an open space with a dense canopy of leaves above. The horizon is positioned in the distance, beyond the tree line, and only subtly visible through the foliage. There are no significant landmarks or objects along it. The image appears to be a photograph. The color palette is predominantly dark with rich greens, browns, and hints of muted oranges and yellows. Shadows from the trees create darker areas closer to the viewer, while lighter parts suggest natural light filtering through in the distance. The background fades into a subdued blur where trees meet the sky, indicating a transition into the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    Autochrome

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.3 × 12.3 cm (6 13/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
    overall: 18 × 12.9 cm (7 1/16 × 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.169.23


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, Malvern, Pennsylvania; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64158852

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