Trout Stream

1931

Vance Hall Kirkland

Associated Names
Vance Hall Kirkland

Artist, American, 1904 - 1981

The image shows a landscape with a flowing stream running through rocks and boulders. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering a wide perspective. There is no horizon visible, focusing instead on the water and rocky formations. The brushstrokes resemble woodcut techniques, with bold lines defining the rocks and water. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray to highlight light and shadow contrasts. A detailed tree trunk is on the left, with branches twisting upward. The stream curves around dark rocks, creating a sense of movement and texture.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Conner Rosenkranz, New York, NY (via Mann-Williams Antiques, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, September 1995; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Trout Stream 1/40 in pencil, lower left; signed: Vance Kirkland in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76441590

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