Del Monte Forest

1956

Wynn Bullock

Associated Names
Wynn Bullock

Artist, American, 1902 - 1975

This image shows a misty forest with dense trees viewed from within the woods. The trees stand vertically with textured trunks, lacking a visible horizon. The mist weaves between the trees, drawing attention deeper into the scene. The soft-focus style of the image gives a subtle quality, especially in the distance. The color scheme is monochromatic with cool greys and whites, emphasizing the mist's ethereal nature. The underbrush of ferns and shrubs near us adds texture, complementing the organic complexity. Light and shadow play across the bark and foliage, enhancing the atmospheric depth, while the mist adds a veiled effect to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Fern M. Schad

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 24.1 × 19.1 cm (9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)
    mount: 40.7 × 34.6 cm (16 × 13 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.206.18


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fern Schad, New York; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in black ink: Wynn Bullock


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