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Looking Down on a Tree without Leaves

c. 1970

Chris Killip

Associated Names

Chris Killip

Artist, British, 1946 - 2020

The image shows a leafless tree from a front-facing view, with intricate branches filling the frame. There is no visible horizon, emphasizing the branches against a dark background. The black-and-white photo highlights the play of light and shadow on the tree, with a focus on textures and lines. The image does not show a far distance, providing a detailed study of the tree's structure against a dark backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth Cropper in memory of Chris Killip
Dimensions

image: 19.2 × 14.9 cm (7 9/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
sheet: 30.4 × 25.4 cm (11 15/16 × 10 in.)
Accession Number

2023.56.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Chris Killip; Elizabeth Cropper, Washington, DC, 1971/72; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Cropper, Elizabeth

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