Fields

1966

Leonard Lehrer

Associated Names
Leonard Lehrer

Artist, American, 1935 - 2018

The image shows a landscape with a slightly elevated point of view, revealing a broad view of the land beyond. The horizon is placed in the upper third of the image and features undulating landforms that suggest fields and possibly hills. The landscape appears to be composed using a cross-hatching technique, which contributes to the intricate texture of the fields. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily shades of gray and black, highlighting the detail and texture of the terrain. Close to us, dense hatching suggests cultivated fields, while in the distance, the hatching becomes lighter, creating the effect of receding depth and changes in the landscape's texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    power burin engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.5 × 4.6 cm (2 9/16 × 1 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 21.6 × 26.6 cm (8 1/2 × 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.937


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Leonard Lehrer '66" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Fields" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65573756

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