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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Dawn

c.1920

Peter Marcus

Associated Names

Peter Marcus

Artist, American, 1889 - 1934

The image shows a landscape with tall, thin trees against the sky. The horizon is subtly indicated by the contrast between the trees and the background. The trees stand out with intricate silhouettes created by soft, fine lines. The color scheme is primarily black and gray, creating a tranquil yet dramatic effect.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Gift of Addie Burr Clark
Dimensions

image: 20.1 × 25.1 cm (7 15/16 × 9 7/8 in.)
sheet: 25.6 × 38 cm (10 1/16 × 14 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1946.9.138

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65081761

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