Vista

1946

Charles W. Dahlgreen

Associated Names
Charles W. Dahlgreen

Artist, American, 1864 - 1955

The image shows a natural landscape with a dirt path winding through a snowy terrain. The viewpoint is low, as if standing on the ground amidst trees. The horizon is positioned higher, with rolling hills visible beyond the trees. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes and etching technique, capturing textures of bark and branches. The color palette is mainly monochromatic, with dark trees and light snow creating contrasts. Trees frame the scene vertically, while the path adds depth.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1946

  • The Smithsonian Institution Edition of Etchings and Drypoints by Charles W. Dahlgreen. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1946, no. 218.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Vista; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: 218.8 - Vista; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 5.50

Markings

stamped center right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77011759

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