Fullmoon@Rwenzori: Mountains of the Moon [working proof 1]

2010

Darren Almond

Associated Names
Darren Almond

Artist, British, born 1971

Asa Muir-Harmony

Printer, American, active early 21st century

The image depicts a dense, lush scene with thick foliage viewed in a straight-on perspective. The composition shows overlapping layers of plant forms in both near and distant areas. Large, leafy plants with spiky, rosette-like patterns are featured towards the top of the scene. The artwork's technique involves soft brushstrokes or fine stippling, creating a dreamlike texture. The color palette is grayscale, with various shades of black, white, and gray enhancing the intricate details of each plant. The grayscale effect gives the scene a timeless and ethereal atmosphere, emphasizing the rich texture and complexity of the natural forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure on Somerset paper [working proof 1]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71.3 × 57.4 cm (28 1/16 × 22 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kathan Brown, San Francisco, California; gift to NGA, 2024

Associated Names


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