Birches

1980

Mark Leithauser

Associated Names
Mark Leithauser

Artist, American, born 1950

This image shows a detailed portrayal of natural elements. The horizon is not clearly defined, directing attention to the scene's details. There are no prominent lines or subjects on the horizon. The composition includes detailed, realistic brushstrokes depicting birch bark, branches, and foliage. A fallen tree trunk with branches and moss is on the right, while a birch tree segment is on the left. The color palette is muted in shades of gray and white, emphasizing the intricate line work.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Franz Bader Gallery, Washington, D.C.); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1980; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1981

  • Washington Works on Paper: Recent Acquisitions, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1981.

Bibliography

1988

  • Fine, Ruth E. Mark Leithauser: Paintings, Drawings, Prints. New York: Coe Kerr Gallery, 1988, no. 37.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "Birches"; lower center in graphite: Proof 1; lower right in graphite: Leithauser

Wikidata ID

Q77008995

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