Untitled--Thicket

c. 1930-1940

August Sander

Associated Names
August Sander

Artist, German, 1876 - 1964

The image shows a close-up view of twisted barren branches and vines between two large tree trunks. The trees stretch upwards, with no visible horizon. The branches create a complex pattern, crisscrossing each other, providing depth and texture. Dark tree bark contrasts with lighter branches and vines. The black and white colors give a timeless and somber feel to the scene. The background hints at more foliage and tree trunks extending further.
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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, 1997.

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Inscriptions

center verso: artist stamp; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 35

Wikidata ID

Q64145059

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