The Blue Waterfall from 21 Etchings and Poems

published 1960

Ezio Martinelli and Horace Gregory (author)

Associated Names
Ezio Martinelli

Artist, American, 1913 - 1980

Horace Gregory

Author, American, 1898 - 1982

Anderson-Lamb

Printer

Morris Gallery

Publisher

This is a drawing of a waterfall and a poem. The image features an intricate line drawing depicting a waterfall cascading down a rocky landscape. The sketching is comprised of flowing, curved lines and varying thicknesses, resembling the flow of water against a textured cliff or landscape. The image includes a poem titled "The Blue Waterfall" by Horace Gregory, referencing artist Hokusai known for works in the ukiyo-e genre of Japanese art. The poem explores themes of nature and art, connecting the waterfall's imagery with Hokusai's artistic legacy. The drawing and the poem evoke a sense of reverence for nature's beauty and the enduring influence of art.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint from a portfolio of 10 etchings; six etching and aquatints; two engraving and etchings; two etching and drypoints; and one etching, aquatint, and drypoint on Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Prospero Foundation Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.1 x 24.8 cm (13 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 50.2 x 42.9 cm (19 3/4 x 16 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.6.1.11

Associated Artworks

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The image features intricate lines and swirling shapes forming an abstract pattern. In the center, there is a large oval with vertical lines resembling legs, surrounded by looped and jagged lines. The overall composition is chaotic, with scribbles and markings resembling an encrypted language or graffiti. The central figure is enclosed within a border-like framework amidst the variety of shapes.

Poem from 21 Etchings and Poems

Pierre Alechinsky, Dotremont Christian, Anderson-Lamb, Morris Gallery

1951

21 Etchings and Poems

Various Artists, Anderson-Lamb, Morris Gallery

1951

The image displays a collection of intersecting, curvilinear, and angular lines creating a complex pattern. These abstract shapes and lines convey movement and dynamic flow. The bold zigzags and swooping curves suggest a sense of rhythm and energy. The composition is accompanied by a poem and a signature.

To Yeats in Rapallo from 21 Etchings and Poems

Fred Becker, Theodore Russell Weiss, Anderson-Lamb, Morris Gallery

1951

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sylvan Cole Gallery, New York); purchased 1997 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Horace Gregory; lower left in graphite: 50/50; lower right in graphite: Ezio Martinelli

Wikidata ID

Q75406259

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