By This Brook [recto]

1946

Douglas Warner Gorsline

Associated Names
Douglas Warner Gorsline

Artist, American, 1913 - 1985

The image features two figures in traditional attire standing near a brook, surrounded by tall trees. The horizon is low and mostly hidden by dense vegetation, with some open land visible in the distance against a cloudy sky. The artwork is detailed with fine lines typical of etching, creating texture in the trees and ground. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and gray.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a river with tall grass along its edge. A stone bridge crosses the river with two figures standing on it, possibly fishing. In the background, there is a thatched-roofed cottage among trees. The illustration features intricate etching with detailed line work to show textures. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray for a tranquil effect.

Bridge and Stream [verso]

Douglas Warner Gorsline

1946

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1948

  • Walton, Izaak. The Compleat Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation. New York: The Heritage Press, 1948, frontispiece.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: By This Brook; lower right in graphite: Douglas W. Gorsline 46

Watermarks

[Kelmscott Crown & Sceptre, from Joseph Batchelor & Son, Little Chart, England]

Wikidata ID

Q77011540

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