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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Sous-Bois (Undergrowth)

2005

Hélène Nué

Associated Names

Hélène Nué

Artist, French, born 1952

The image depicts large mushrooms, twisting vines, and swirling foliage in shades of black and gray. The composition is detailed and intricate, with the elements occupying different sections of the frame. The color palette is monochrome, focusing on contrasts between black and white tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving in black on Hahnemühle paper
Credit Line

Gift of Eric Denker in honor of Lynn P. Russell, Curator of Education
Dimensions

image: 39.7 x 19.7 cm (15 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.)
sheet: 54.9 x 37.5 cm (21 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
overall (portfolio): 62.2 x 41.9 cm (24 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2005.102.5.17

The image shows a small, central silhouette of two people dancing within a predominantly white space. The figures are in an intimate pose where one leans back while the other supports them. The silhouettes lack detail, with no visible facial features. One figure has short hair or a smooth head shape, while the other's head is similarly nondescript. The attire is not detailed but suggests dance attire. The silhouettes do not hold any objects. The background is plain white, emphasizing the interaction between the figures. — Tango

Jack Boul

2005

This is a photograph of a printed portfolio cover. The cover is titled "The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation", featuring white text on a plain dark background. The composition of the photograph is simple, emphasizing the textual content on the portfolio cover. — The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation

Various Artists

2005

The image shows an elevated viewpoint of a landscape with a waterway winding through grassy terrain. The horizon is not visible, focusing on the land and water. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing patterns of grass and water movement. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of grey for depth and contrast. A figure in a boat is at the forefront, with handwritten text along the left edge. In the distance, dense grass covers the top of the image. — In Laguna (On the Lagoon)

Livio Ceschin

2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Portfolio acquired by NGA in 2005. Gift of Eric Denker, Washington, D.C.

Associated Names

Denker, Eric

Inscriptions

in graphite below plate mark lower left: 13/80; lower center: Sous-Bois; lower right: Hélène Nué

Wikidata ID

Q76342165

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