Before Winter

1941

J. Jay McVicker

Associated Names
J. Jay McVicker

Artist, American, 1911 - 2004

The image shows a landscape with leafless trees. In the foreground, there are two trees that arch over the view towards the horizon. The horizon line is low in the image, with distant rolling hills. Delicate branches crisscross the sky. The image is in black and white with clear contrasts. Two horses stand calmly in the distance, and subtle hill contours are visible along the horizon.
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Associated Artworks

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The image is a black and white depiction of Turner Falls. In the foreground, there is a river, and in the background, a central waterfall cascades down jagged rocks. The view does not show the horizon. The focus is on the waterfall and rocks, with bold, expressive strokes creating contrast between black ink and cream paper. The printmaking technique adds texture and depth through shadows and highlights. The monochrome palette emphasizes the natural beauty and ruggedness of the scene. Small figures can be seen in the lower corners, providing scale to the setting.

Turner Falls

R. Wendell Tomberlin

1941

Graphic Oklahoma 1942

Various Artists, Ira Eppler

1935

The image shows several individuals engaged in manual labor, dismantling or modifying a building structure. The view is slightly elevated, with the horizon not distinctly visible. The scene is framed by trees and architectural elements. The style features bold black lines and shapes on a light background, resembling a woodcut or linocut technique. The color palette is monochromatic. One figure is working with rubble and construction materials in the foreground, while more figures are working near steps leading up to the building. The background is minimally sketched. The composition highlights the human figures and their interaction with the built environment.

Tearing Down the Old Jail

William Harold Smith

1941

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Before Winter; lower right, J. Jay McVicker.

Wikidata ID

Q76456031

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