Lonely River

1953

Stow Wengenroth

Associated Names
Stow Wengenroth

Artist, American, 1906 - 1978

The image displays a landscape with a river or marshland. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering a clear view over the water extending into the distance. Distant hills and clouds are visible at the high horizon. Grass and reeds are seen close to the viewer, with detailed strokes depicting texture. Dense foliage lines the water's edge, creating contrast with the water. The color palette is mainly shades of grey, creating a serene atmosphere with light and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)

  • Dimensions

    image: 26.35 × 40.16 cm (10 3/8 × 15 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 32.7 × 46.67 cm (12 7/8 × 18 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1487

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Stuckey 1974, no. 209

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

1974

  • Stuckey, Ronald and Joan. The Lithographs of Stow Wengenroth, 1931-1972. Massachusetts: Boston Public Library, 1974, no. 209.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Ed/50; lower right in graphite: Stow Wengenroth; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Lonely River

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q77012916

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