Untitled (Woodcutter)

1936

Arnold Wiltz

Associated Names
Arnold Wiltz

Artist, American, 1889 - 1937

This is a drawing depicting a person in a wooded area using a saw on a tree. The person is shown standing in the forest, sawing through a tree. The figure appears focused on the task, with detailed muscles visible. Surrounding them are snow-covered trees with intricate details such as heavy branches laden with snow. The scene shows a moment of physical exertion in a serene natural setting, with a play of light and shadow created by texture and patterns in the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Milton M. and Ingrid R. Rose

  • Dimensions

    block: 18.1 x 13 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 26.5 x 19.3 cm (10 7/16 x 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.150.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ingrid R. and Milton M. Rose, Washington; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 25/50; lower right in graphite: Arnold Wiltz, Sept. 1936

Wikidata ID

Q76336234

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