Trees and Roads

1941

Alexander Oja

Associated Names
Alexander Oja

Artist, American, 1903 - 1976

The image displays a rural road winding through a tree-filled landscape. Tree branches and leaves obstruct the view of the horizon. Buildings and parked cars are visible in the distance to the right of the road. The dense and layered shading suggests the texture of tree foliage and shadows on the path. The artwork is monochromatic, using blacks, whites, and grays to emphasize light and shadow contrast. Large trees dominate the foreground, while smaller trees and shrubs line the road, guiding the viewer's eye toward the center.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower left, #3 of 25; lower center, "Trees and Roads" (within quotes); lower right, A. oja 41.
Stamped in ink: lower left, MINNESOTA WPA ART PROJECT (in caps)

Wikidata ID

Q76440885

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