Reeds and Fog, Michigan

c. 1946

Brett Weston

Associated Names
Brett Weston

Artist, American, 1911 - 1993

The image features a low angle view of a body of water dense with tall grasses breaking the surface. The horizon is elevated, marked by water meeting distant trees. The trees are covered in mist, appearing soft against the sky. The scene is in monochrome, creating a range of grays. Dark grass silhouettes contrast with light water reflections. The atmosphere is calm, with gradients between misty trees and the water creating a tranquil effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift from the Christian Keesee Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.4 × 24.4 cm (7 5/8 × 9 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.3 × 25.1 cm (8 × 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.156.11

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christian Keesee/Brett Weston Archive, Oklahoma City, OK; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center stamped in black ink: This is an Original Brett Weston Photograph / Printed by The Photographer / Authenticated by The Brett Weston Archive / Distributed by The Brett Weston Archive / Authorized by: [by unknown hand in graphite: Christian K. Keesee] / Date: [by unknown hand in graphite: Aug. 5 2000]; by unknown hand, bottom right in graphite: EHG289

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