Untitled (#2) [working proof 1d]

1999

Joan Nelson

Associated Names
Joan Nelson

Artist, American, born 1958

The image displays a landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint. A solitary tree is prominently positioned almost center and slightly to the left. The horizon is not immediately discernible as the landscape softly blends into the distance with faint outlines of more trees, suggesting a gentle slope. Brushstrokes or etching marks create a delicate texture defining the tree's leaves and branches, adding depth and movement to the image. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of gray and black to establish contrast and detail, with softer grays creating a misty effect in the distance against the stark silhouette of the main tree. Closest to us, the ground is textured with cross-hatched lines suggesting a grassy terrain, contrasted by the darkened cluster of foliage below the tree.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    direct gravure and drypoint on wove paper [working proof 1d]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.5 × 16 cm (5 11/16 × 6 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.9 × 26.3 cm (10 3/16 × 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.504

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 1d]


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "yellow plate" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "yellow plate 1d" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "Nelson: Untitled (#2) WP1d" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


You may be interested in

Loading Results