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Forest Girl

1933, published 1936

Paul Landacre

Associated Names

Paul Landacre

Artist, American, 1893 - 1963

American Artists Group

Publisher

The image is presented from a slightly elevated point of view, showcasing a reclining figure amidst diverse plant life. The horizon line is not distinctly visible, as the composition is dominated by vegetation. The art style features intricate lines, cross-hatching, and textural shading for a detailed look. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing contrasts of black and white. A nude woman lies back amid foliage, with her body partially covered in shadows. The background shows stylized leaves and trees in layered patterns.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 21.59 × 15.24 cm (8 1/2 × 6 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.5273
Catalogue Raisonné

Wien 127

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Bibliography

1983

Lehman, Anthony L. Paul Landacre: A Life and a Legacy. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1983, p. 163, no. 50.

Inscriptions

lower left in block: ©1936; lower center in block: P Landacre; lower right in block: PL

Wikidata ID

Q76555462

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