Adobe Ruins

c. 1940

Jenne Magafan

Associated Names
Jenne Magafan

Artist, American, 1916 - 1952

The image displays adobe ruins extending upwards on the left and central part of the scene. A tall, narrow wall leads the eye to a church with a pointed steeple in the distance set against the sky, forming the horizon line. The church is shown in profile, contrasting the linear stone textures of the ruin walls that are illustrated with deliberate brushstrokes conveying age and wear. The color palette is primarily black and white, creating a stark visual impact. Close to us, a slanted wooden post emerges from the ground surrounded by sparse, low vegetation that mirrors the ruggedness of the scene. The sky above is textured with layers of shading, suggesting a dynamic, atmospheric backdrop.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Connor Rosenkranz, New York, NY (via Mann-Williams Antiques, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, March 1992; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Adobe Ruins in pencil, lower left
Signed: Jenne Magafan in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76456175

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