Smoke Tree

1953

Paul Landacre

Associated Names
Paul Landacre

Publisher, American, 1893 - 1963

Plantin Press

Printer

Saul Marks

Printer, American, born Poland, died 1974

The Friends of Art Association of the Beverly-Fairfax Jewish Community Center

Publisher

The image shows a landscape with a large mountain dominating the scene. The horizon is high, above the mountain peaks. The sky has horizontal lines, creating a sense of vast space. The style is reminiscent of a woodcut or engraving, with sharp lines and detailed textures on the mountain slopes. The color scheme is monochromatic, with variations of black, white, and grey emphasizing contrasts and depth. In the foreground, sparse bushes and a tree are intricately drawn, contrasting with the bold lines of the mountain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.07 x 25.4 cm (12 5/8 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1817

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wien 290

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1983

  • Lehman, Anthony L. Paul Landacre: A Life and a Legacy. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1983, p. 167, no. 124.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 88/100; lower center in graphite: Smoke Tree; lower right in graphite: Paul Landacre

Wikidata ID

Q65511482

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