Tree at Night

c. 1932-1933

Brassaï

Associated Names
Brassaï

Artist, French, born Transylvania, 1899 - 1984

The image shows a tree in a foggy setting. The tree dominates the frame with its bare branches reaching upwards. The ground fades into obscurity with no visible horizon. Light behind the tree creates a dramatic effect, casting shadows and highlighting the branches. The scene is monochromatic with shades of gray adding to the mysterious mood. Another tree silhouette is visible in the distance, adding depth to the composition. The light source is unseen, backlighting the closest tree and creating a stark silhouette against the misty background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    René Huyghe Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 29 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.1.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

René Huyghe; purchased by NGA Photo Archives, 1975 (transferred to DCPH, 2001).

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left verso in graphite: X; upper right verso in black ink: france photo xx; center verso in black ink: [?]; lower center verso stamped in black ink: RENE HUYGHE / COLLECTION; lower right verso in graphite: Brassai / 28221/4 / 1065; lower right verso in black ink: Brassai

Wikidata ID

Q64145497

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