Church and Tree

1930s

Dorothy Norman

Associated Names
Dorothy Norman

Artist, American, 1905 - 1997

The image is a black and white photograph of a church taken from a slightly downward angle. The church is seen in front of a dark silhouette of a tree, with light and shadow creating contrast in the scene. The church has vertical lines and detailed geometric patterns around its windows and doors, while the tree's branches and leaves frame the church. The monochromatic palette accentuates the contrast between the bright church facade and dark tree shadows. The photo showcases textural details and architectural elements of the church with sharp contrasts typical of black and white photography.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Nancy Norman Lassalle

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 8.9 × 7 cm (3 1/2 × 2 3/4 in.)
    mount: 34.2 × 26.1 cm (13 7/16 × 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.201.17


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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