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The Balsam Tree

c. 1922

Pamela Bianco

Associated Names

Pamela Bianco

Artist, American, 1906 - 1994

This image shows a close-up of a tree trunk with intricate textures and patterns covering the surface. Branches and leaves are depicted in a pointillism style, using small dots to create light and shadow. In the background, there is a body of water and a landmass under a low horizon. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and white creating contrasts and gradients to convey form and depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

zinc plate: 270 x 182 mm
image: 252 x 167 mm
sheet: 371 x 269 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.886

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: "Pamela/Bianco" on zinc plate, lower right; "Pamela Bianco" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76455720

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