Old Missouri Grister

1930-1960

Ernest Hubert Deines

Associated Names
Ernest Hubert Deines

Artist, American, 1894 - 1967

The image shows a black and white artwork of an old rustic milling structure viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon line is not explicitly visible due to the dense composition and the focus on the structures, but the tree line in the distance implies a natural boundary. The style of the brushstrokes or the gouging technique typical of wood engraving is detailed and dense, creating intricate textures that depict the wood grains on the buildings and the foliage of the trees. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing contrasts and shadows to create depth and atmosphere. Close to us, a path leads past a wheel on the side of the building, surrounded by stones and reflecting water, which adds to the richness of textures. In the distance, the landscape continues with the suggestion of additional natural elements beyond the structures, maintaining a rustic, tranquil scene.
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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

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 'Old Missouri Grister'; lower center in graphite: 6/50; lower right in graphite: E. Hubert Deines

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q77011772