Oriental Fantasy

1958

Irene Aronson

Associated Names
Irene Aronson

Artist, American, 1918 - 1992

The image shows a detailed woodcut or linocut print with warm orange and white colors, depicting a village surrounded by waterways. Various boats and ducks are on the water, with simplified figures on some boats. In the background, there are structures, possibly houses or pagodas, against trees. The sky shows a setting sun or moon, with jagged lines creating movement. The bold orange palette adds impact to the scene. Brushstrokes are energetic and intricate, bringing vibrancy to the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in orange on Olde Style wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 10.2 × 15.2 cm (4 × 6 in.)
    sheet: 28 × 22 cm (11 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.38

  • Series Title

    Dreamland: IV

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased from the artist in 1961 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Irene Aronson" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. ""Oriental Fantasy" IV." lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "proof." lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Wikidata ID

Q65508897

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