Spectre

c. 1914 - 1916

Ernest Haskell

Associated Names
Ernest Haskell

Artist, American, 1876 - 1925

The image shows a woodland scene with tall, bare trees. The viewpoint is from ground level, showcasing the height and grandeur of the close trees. The horizon is formed by a line of trees blending within the forest. The artwork depicts detailed brushstrokes conveying the texture of bark and foliage, resembling etching. The color palette consists of earthy sepia tones, highlighting the contrast between the silvery trees and darker areas.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20 × 15 cm (7 7/8 × 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 27.2 × 20.7 cm (10 11/16 × 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.810

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Pousette-Dart 1931 (not numbered), p. 34

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Ernest Haskell" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Haskell" lower left composition, in plate, artist's hand. Not dated. "Spectre" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65568112

You may be interested in

Loading Results