Untitled--Snow-Covered Tree

c. 1930-1940

August Sander

Associated Names
August Sander

Artist, German, 1876 - 1964

The image features a close-up of snow-laden branches of pine trees. The frame is filled with snow-covered foliage, showcasing intricate patterns of branches interwoven with heavy clumps of snow. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the texture and depth, with varying shades of grey and white creating contrast between the dark branches and bright snow. The snow appears bright against the dark background of tree bark and branches, highlighting nature's delicate balance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 22.3 x 17.2 cm (8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.130.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of August Sander, Cologne; by inheritance to Gunther, then Gerhard Sander, Cologne, by 1993; purchased by Kent and Marcia Minichiello, Washington, DC, by 1993; gift to NGA, 1998.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64145052

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