Landscape XLVI

2004

Evan Summer

Associated Names
Evan Summer

Artist, American, born 1948

The image shows an elevated view looking down into a geometric and abstract landscape. The landscape features angular, man-made formations resembling terraces or steps. The horizon is suggested as being below the upper third of the image, where the constructed elements blend into natural forms of hills. The brushstrokes are intricate, emphasizing the angular and layered elements with fine lines and crosshatching techniques. The color palette is mainly shades of gray and black, contrasting the shapes and the cloudy sky. The foreground has detailed angular forms leading towards a distant valley, surrounded by sloping hills. The background shows a dense, textured sky.
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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

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 13/80; lower center in graphite: Landscape XLVI; lower right in graphite: Evan Summer

Wikidata ID

Q76339268

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