The Old Manse, Concord

1931

Thomas W. Nason

Associated Names
Thomas W. Nason

Artist, American, 1889 - 1971

The Colophon

Publisher

The image shows a house partially hidden by trees, viewed from a low angle off to the side. The horizon is obscured by dense foliage and the silhouette of the house, creating a composition with the sky as a light-toned backdrop contrasting against dark tree and building features. The image style resembles woodcut or linocut techniques with bold lines and shading. The color scheme is monochromatic with black, white, and grey tones emphasizing light and shadow. The house is surrounded by trees, set against swirling branch and leaf patterns that convey depth and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 10.48 x 10.16 cm (4 1/8 x 4 in.)
    sheet: 21.91 x 17.78 cm (8 5/8 x 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8932

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Comstock & Fletcher 1977, no. 131

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1977

  • Comstock, Francis Adams, and William D. Fletcher. The Work of Thomas W. Nason, N.A.. Boston: Boston Public Library, 1977, pp. 72-73, no. 131.

Inscriptions

lower left in block: T. NASON; lower right in graphite: TW Nason

Wikidata ID

Q65026310

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