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Darkness

c. 1939

Thomas Danaher

Associated Names

Thomas Danaher

Artist, American, 1908 - 1976

The image shows a desolate landscape with a large fallen tree trunk in the center. The view is from a slightly elevated position, providing depth. The horizon is high in the frame, with a solitary tree on the right. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of black, white, and gray. Expressive brushstrokes add texture and convey movement in the clouds and terrain. The clouds appear dynamic in the sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

Image: 290 x 373 mm
Sheet: 333 x 440 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.355

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower center, Darkness-DANAHER

Wikidata ID

Q76440707

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