Night Branches

1938

Nathan Lerner

Associated Names
Nathan Lerner

Artist, American, 1913 - 1997

The image features thin, spindly branches against a dark background. There is no discernible horizon, as the focus is on the branches. The branches are illuminated and stand out sharply against the blurred surroundings. They create striking lines across the setting. The monochromatic palette of black and white emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow, accentuating the details of the branches. The overall impact is one of complexity emerging from the simplicity of nature.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kiyoko Lerner

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.9 × 18.7 cm (9 13/16 × 7 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 25.1 × 18.9 cm (9 7/8 × 7 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.115.24

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Nathan Lerner; Estate of Nathan Lerner, Chicago, 1997; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: "Night Branches" / 1938 / Nathan Lerner; by unknown hand, upper right edge in graphite: rmg12251; lower left edge inverted: 026.020.3.04; lower right corner: EC1686

Wikidata ID

Q64158408

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