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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Beechwood

Valerie Thornton

Associated Names

Valerie Thornton

Artist, British, 1931 - 1991

The image depicts a dense forest with towering trees and a textured, earth-toned landscape. Bold, dark lines define the shapes of the trees, with detailed brushstrokes capturing the texture of the bark and foliage. The color palette is subdued, primarily earthy browns, deep blacks, and worn yellow. Shadows and contrasts are pronounced, adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color intaglio
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

plate: 17.78 x 15.88 cm (7 x 6 1/4 in.)
sheet: 40.01 x 27.94 cm (15 3/4 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.1399

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Artist's Proof; lower right in graphite: Valerie Thornton; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: BEECHWOOD $15

Wikidata ID

Q65578435

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