Willows Along Cache la Poudre River, Colorado

1997, printed 2009

William Wylie

Associated Names
William Wylie

Artist, American, born 1957

The image shows a monochromatic view of a large textured tree trunk with sprawling roots. The intricate patterns and rough texture of the bark are detailed. Water is visible, reflecting indistinct shapes and lines. The horizon is not visible, but the water and tree shadows suggest a serene setting. The color palette consists of various shades of black, white, and gray, emphasizing textures and light contrasts within the photograph.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jeanne and Richard S. Press

  • Dimensions

    image: 35 × 44.4 cm (13 3/4 × 17 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 40.4 × 50.4 cm (15 7/8 × 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.162.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Wylie, Charlottesville, VA; Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. and Jeanne Press, Weston, MA; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: William Wylie 2009; across bottom in graphite: William Wylie / T [encircled] PR 19 Willows Along Cacha La Poudre River, CO 1997 1/25

Wikidata ID

Q64170542

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