Landscape II

1988

Ruth Fine

Associated Names
Ruth Fine

Artist, American, born 1941

The image is a black and white abstract composition with a landscape theme. The point of view places the viewer at eye level with a scene filled with a chaotic arrangement of lines and forms. There isn't a clear horizon line, but elements resembling trees and other natural forms suggest a landscape. The brushstrokes are very expressive, with varied thickness and direction, creating a dynamic appearance. The color palette is limited to shades of black and white. In the closest section of the image, darker brushstrokes hint at bushes or tall grasses, while beyond, more rounded and angular shapes represent an array of natural features.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    spitbite aquatint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink

  • Dimensions

    image: 25.2 × 30.1 cm (9 15/16 × 11 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 44.4 × 48.2 cm (17 1/2 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.80.8


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Ruth Fine" lower right margin, graphite. "Landscape II / 88" lower center margin, graphite. "4/9" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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