The Spice Bush

1931

Albert W. Barker

Associated Names
Albert W. Barker

Artist, American, 1874 - 1947

The image shows a thicket of leafless trees with interweaving branches. The composition focuses on the trees, stretching vertically with a dense canopy. The artwork displays meticulous details, possibly created through etching or fine ink drawing. It features a monochrome color palette of black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the branches and the background. The subtle variations in brushwork suggest light differences among the trees and grasses in the distance.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right on stone: A.W. Barker 1931; lower left margin on stone: 81. the Spice-Bush, No. 2; lower right in graphite: Albert W. Barker; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: 81 x 35

Wikidata ID

Q76549883

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