Untitled #21 (Forest)

2017

Dawoud Bey

Associated Names
Dawoud Bey

Artist, American, born 1953

The image shows a dense thicket of barren tree branches and trunks in a woodland setting. The point of view places us among a tangle of dark, intertwining branches dominating the lower and middle parts of the image. The horizon is faintly visible in the distance as a transition between the trees and the sky. The composition is nearly monochromatic, with shades of black and deep grey dominating the scene. The color palette is dark, creating a somber and mysterious atmosphere. Details become more obscured as the view extends into the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Charina Endowment Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 44.5 × 55.5 cm (17 1/2 × 21 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 50.8 × 60.4 cm (20 × 23 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.11.6

Associated Artworks

See all 10 artworks
The image shows a house with a white picket fence in the foreground. The house has a dark roof, white siding, and black shutters on its windows. Surrounding trees fill most of the space with a darker color palette creating a cozy atmosphere.

Untitled #1 (Picket Fence and Farmhouse)

Dawoud Bey

2017

This is an image of a black surface with text. The image displays a deep black surface with subtle variations in tone and texture. In the center of the frame, there are faint letters that read "Night Coming Tenderly, Black" with "DAWOUD BEY" written below. The text seems to be engraved or embossed, suggesting a sophisticated textural design.

Night Coming Tenderly, Black

Dawoud Bey

2017

The image depicts a dimly lit scene among trees. Close to the viewer are several dense tree trunks with barely discernible bark. Beyond the trunks, the scene extends into a shadowy area with scattered leaves on the ground. In the distance, a house partially obscured by trees is visible. The horizon line is implied by the ground level where the house stands. The color palette consists of dark tones, with deep blacks and muted shades of gray dominating. The visual impact is subdued, with minimal contrast and details shrouded in shadows.

Untitled #2 (Trees and Farmhouse)

Dawoud Bey

2017

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Stephen Daiter Gallery, Chicago); NGA purchase, 2019.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: DB; bottom left: 10/10

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