Dead Wall

1949

Dwayne W. Hatchett

Associated Names
Dwayne W. Hatchett

Artist, American, born 1925

The image shows a close-up view of a structure resembling a broken or incomplete wall entwined by barren trees. The perspective is slightly upwards and to the left, offering a skewed angle on the construction, which consists of irregular planks and a mesh or net material caught between two tree trunks. The horizon line is positioned high in the composition and there is a subtle suggestion of a sky with light bands streaking across it. The brushwork is meticulous and finely detailed, accentuating the textures of the wood, netting, and tree bark with precise shading and cross-hatching. The color palette is limited to monochrome tones, using different intensities of grays and blacks to bring depth and contrast, generating a stark and somber visual impact.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, 21/26 "Dead Wall"; lower right, W.D. Hatchett 49.

Wikidata ID

Q76443108

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