The Northern Shore

1977

Mark Leithauser

Associated Names
Mark Leithauser

Artist, American, born 1950

The image shows a dense forest scene with trees, underbrush, fallen tree trunk, rocks, and foliage. The intricate etching-style artwork depicts a monochromatic palette of black, white, and gray. The detailed lines capture the texture of the forest environment with a focus on bark, leaves, and undergrowth. The trees vary in size and angle, creating a chaotic appearance. The horizon is obscured by the thick growth of trees, suggesting the expanse of the forest.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Washington, D.C.; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1978; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1983

  • Print Corridor Exhibition, Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983

Bibliography

1988

  • Fine, Ruth E. Mark Leithauser: Paintings, Drawings, Prints. New York: Coe Kerr Gallery, 1988, no. 34.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "The Northern Shore"; lower center in graphite: artist's proof; lower right in graphite: Mark Alan Leithauser imp. 1977

Wikidata ID

Q77012206

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