Landscape Diptych II

1992

Ruth Fine

Associated Names
Ruth Fine

Artist, American, born 1941

The image is a diptych with two panels presenting an abstract composition. It appears to be viewed from above or at a close range. The details of individual elements are abstracted into a colorful array. The horizon is not distinctly defined, creating a flattened perspective. The artist uses various brushstrokes like swirling, looping, and energetic dashes, adding movement and texture. The color palette is vivid and warm, including red, pink, green, yellow, and orange. Colors intermingle creating a sense of lively chaos. The composition suggests a field of flowers or a garden with abundant splashes of color. The overall effect is dynamic and vibrant, drawing the eye across the two-panel layout.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint, soft ground etching, and drypoint with scraping on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink

  • Dimensions

    image (each): 30.2 × 22.4 cm (11 7/8 × 8 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 48.4 × 65 cm (19 1/16 × 25 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.80.12


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Ruth Fine 1992" lower right margin, graphite. "Landscape Diptych II AP 3/8" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

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