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Granary of the World

1942

Dwight Kirsch

Associated Names

Dwight Kirsch

Artist, American, 1899 - 1981

The image shows a rural landscape with a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is in the middle of the image, featuring fields and a small structure with a cupola. In the foreground, there is tall grass and a barn with a corrugated roof. To the right, a windmill stands tall among the greenery. The sky features swirling clouds with a mix of colors, including earthy tones, soft pastels, greens, reds, browns, blues, grays, and creams.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 325 x 470 mm
sheet: 445 x 570 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2888

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Granary of the World - Edition 85 in pencil, lower left; signed: D Kirsch 1942 in pencil, lower right.

Wikidata ID

Q76442527

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