Birches

1980

Mark Leithauser

Associated Names
Mark Leithauser

Artist, American, born 1950

This image shows a dense woodland landscape with towering trees on both sides, enveloping the viewer within the forest. The foliage obscures the horizon, creating a cathedral-like effect with the overhanging branches. Towards the center, there is a slight opening that allows a glimpse deeper into the forest. The intricate detail in the brushstrokes or etchings highlights the textures of tree bark and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black to emphasize the intricate network of branches and leaves. Fallen trees and dense undergrowth in the foreground lead to a softer focus in the distance, creating a misty atmosphere.
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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, DC, 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 4; lower right in graphite: Leithauser

Wikidata ID

Q77009076

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