Boyd's Landing, South Carolina

1999

William Earle Williams

Associated Names
William Earle Williams

Artist, American, born 1950

The image shows a cluster of gnarled and twisting tree trunks and branches near the water's edge. Soft soil and grasses are visible around the trees. The focus is on the organic forms of the trees, which dominate the composition with their intricate, winding shapes. The horizon line is hidden by the dense foliage of the trees, with a lighter area in the background suggesting water or sky. The style is similar to a black and white photograph, emphasizing texture and form, showcasing the details of the bark and Spanish moss. The monochrome palette offers a timeless and serene quality, highlighting light and shadow to portray depth and natural beauty.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William Earle Williams

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.1 × 19 cm (7 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 25.2 × 20.2 cm (9 15/16 × 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.21.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Earle Williams, Haverford, PA; gift to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in graphite: William Earle Williams; by unknown hand, upper left in graphite: DBSEM 09; lower left in graphite: Boyd's Landing S.C 1999; lower center: 5.35 F 16; lower right: VAPO-08 / SMPDB; lower right edge: [P]FP 12.15.99

Markings

blind stamp, lower center below image: PHOTOGRAPH / BY / WILLIAM EARLE WILLIAMS / COPYRIGHT ©

Wikidata ID

Q64169928

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