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The Tempest

1952

Trude Hanscom

Associated Names

Trude Hanscom

Artist, American, born 1898

The image shows trees leaning to the right due to strong wind, with an unclear horizon. The painting uses sweeping brushstrokes to portray branch movement. The color scheme is mainly monochrome, with black and gray tones against a textured background. The artwork conveys a strong natural force.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1953.6.272

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65367588

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