Edge of the Pasture

1935

Thomas W. Nason

Associated Names
Thomas W. Nason

Artist, American, 1889 - 1971

The image features a landscape with tall trees dominating the scene. The horizon is positioned below the center, showcasing the trees and cloudy sky above. The dense foliage is detailed with thick lines, while the clouds are depicted with delicate strokes. The color scheme is monochromatic, with sepia and black tones creating contrast. Trees with detailed leaves and branches are prominent, and in the background, animals are grazing near a wooden fence.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)

  • Dimensions

    image: 15.24 × 25.24 cm (6 × 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.96 × 29.85 cm (8 1/4 × 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1328

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Comstock & Fletcher 1977, no. 186, i/ii

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

Exhibition History

1979

  • American Places, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1979-1980

Bibliography

1977

  • Comstock, Francis Adams, and William D. Fletcher. The Work of Thomas W. Nason, N.A.. Boston: Boston Public Library, 1977, pp. 94-95, no. 186.

Inscriptions

lower left in block: T.W. NASON 1935; lower right in graphite: TW Nason; lower left edge in graphite: 1 State Edge of the Pasture

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q77012381

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