Dock in Snow, Vermont

1971

Minor White

Associated Names
Minor White

Artist, American, 1908 - 1976

LIGHT Gallery

Publisher

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a snow-covered wooden dock extending from the bottom to the top of the frame. The backdrop is a frozen or snow-covered body of water, with a soft, unbroken snow surface and small twigs protruding from the snow in the foreground. No horizon is visible, creating a monochromatic and serene scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 30.8 × 22.5 cm (12 1/8 × 8 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 35 × 27.3 cm (13 3/4 × 10 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.180.1.11

  • Series Title

    Jupiter Portfolio

Associated Artworks

See all 11 artworks
The image shows an ocean view from above. The camera is positioned high above the water, facing the horizon which is in the upper third of the image. The sea is below, and above are dramatic clouds. The sky is filled with thick clouds and some light illuminates the water. The water's textures are detailed, capturing light and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic with deep grays and blacks.

Sun Over the Pacific, Devil's Slide, California

Minor White, LIGHT Gallery

1947

This is a photograph of a portfolio cover. The image shows a portfolio titled "JUPITER PORTFOLIO" with the name "MINOR WHITE" at the bottom. The cover is beige with a fine textile appearance, and both the title and name are printed in a classic serif typeface. The overall composition suggests an emphasis on presentation and professionalism.

Jupiter Portfolio

Minor White, LIGHT Gallery

1975

The image displays the lower half of a person's body, featuring their legs and feet. The person is lying face down on a textured surface, with one leg bent at the knee and the foot placed on the opposite knee, forming a triangular shape with the legs. The focus is on the natural curves and musculature of the body. The background consists of a soft, fabric-like material, with a pattern visible on the right edge. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contours and shadows of the body and surrounding material.

Nude Foot, San Francisco, California

Minor White, LIGHT Gallery

1947


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2019.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in graphite: Minor White; by unknown hand, bottom left of mat in graphite: Dock in Snow, Vermont, 1971; on verso of mat, by unknown hand, upper right in black ink on applied label: MW-P12 / RBM


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