English Elm, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 2011

2011

Mitch Epstein

Associated Names
Mitch Epstein
Artist, American, born 1952
The artwork presents a black and white photograph of a large English elm tree in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, taken in 2011. The perspective is from the side of the tree, with its massive trunk and branches extending upward and outward, dominating the composition. The horizon is not prominently visible as the focus is on the tree itself. The tree's texture is captured with fine detail, highlighting the roughness of the bark. The leaves create a dense canopy, with light filtering through, casting subtle shadows. A road runs parallel to the tree on the right, leading into the distance, flanked by more trees. The grayscale palette emphasizes contrast and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitch Epstein and Susan Bell

  • Dimensions

    image: 53.34 × 35.88 cm (21 × 14 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 60.96 × 50.8 cm (24 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.103.9.27

  • Portfolio Title

    New York Arbor

  • Copyright

    © Mitch Epstein

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mitch Epstein, New York; gift to NGA, 2025.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed, titled, and dated by artist, lower center in graphite

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