Untitled

1980

Ursula Schulz-Dornburg

Associated Names
Ursula Schulz-Dornburg

Artist, German, born 1938

The image features a low point of view capturing a tranquil scene across a body of water. The horizon dominates the composition with a bright, flat sky. Natural material structures resembling traditional thatched huts are partially obscured by reeds on the horizon. The water reflects these structures and the reeds, creating a mirrored effect that enhances the symmetry. The image is in black and white, providing a timeless visual impact. The calm water surface and gently receding lines of the reeds add to the peaceful ambiance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gregory and Aline Gooding

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 24 × 30.3 cm (9 7/16 × 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.161.20


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gregory V. Gooding, New York; gift to NGA (through Gallery Luisotti, Santa Monica, CA), 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, across bottom in graphite: Ua S-D Irak 1980; by artist, top center in graphite: 44


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