Osprey's Nest

1979-1980

Neil Welliver

Associated Names
Neil Welliver

Artist, American, 1929 - 2005

Brooke Alexander, Inc.

Publisher

The image shows a view of trees from below, with a dense forest forming the horizon line. In the center, there is a tall tree with a bird's nest at its top. The sky above is filled with clouds in varying shades of gray against patches of blue. The brushstrokes create movement and texture in the clouds and foliage. The color palette includes natural greens, grays, and bright blue, hinting at a post-storm moment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on gampi paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Paul Kanev

  • Dimensions

    image: 75.25 × 80.01 cm (29 5/8 × 31 1/2 in.)
    sheet (deckled): 88.27 × 94.62 cm (34 3/4 × 37 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.25.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Kanev, East Longmeadow, MA; gift to NGA, 2017

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 52/80; lower right in graphite: Welliver; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: WELL53

Markings

blindstamp lower right

Wikidata ID

Q77259160

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