White Blossoms and Fence, Woodstock, New York

1936

Dorothy Norman

Associated Names
Dorothy Norman

Artist, American, 1905 - 1997

The image shows a flowering tree with its branches sprawling across the scene. A white picket fence is in the foreground, contrasting with the tree branches above. The tree is densely covered with blooming flowers, dominating the composition. The horizon is obscured by the tree's foliage due to the upward angle of view. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes textures and patterns in the branches and fence. The photograph appears brushstroke-free due to being a black and white image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Nancy Norman Lassalle

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 7.1 × 9.1 cm (2 13/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
    mount: 32 × 24.7 cm (12 5/8 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.201.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Dorothy Norman; Nancy Norman Lasselle, New York; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

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