Jungle Clearing with Spreading Palms

1928

Francesco Dal Pozzo

Associated Names
Francesco Dal Pozzo

Artist, Italian, 1891 - 1983

The image shows a woodcut style scene with a viewpoint looking through large, stylized tropical leaves. The standing stilts of a traditional hut on the left suggest the horizon, with palm trees extending upwards beyond it. The scene features bold, deliberate, and curvilinear brushstrokes showcasing the texture of the leaves and the thatched roof of the hut. The color palette is limited to black and a tan background, providing contrast and highlighting the details of the print. Lush leaves frame the scene while a figure in the distance carries two baskets balanced on a shoulder yoke. The image combines strong lines and a minimalist color scheme for a striking visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chiaroscuro woodcut in tan and black on tan laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    block: 29 × 28.9 cm (11 7/16 × 11 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 36.2 × 36.3 cm (14 1/4 × 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.171.3

  • Series Title

    Viaggio in Siam (Travel in Siam), 1928

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Il Bulino Antiche Stampe. La Mandragola di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in block: DAL POZZO; lower left in graphite: 20/25; lower right in graphite: F dal Pozzo- / Bangkok / 1928

Wikidata ID

Q77005719

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