Spring

1957

Moishe Smith

Associated Names
Moishe Smith

Artist, American, 1929 - 1993

The image shows a dense forest landscape with various trees and underbrush. The perspective is at eye level, allowing a close look into the woods. The horizon is not visible as trees fill the entire vertical space with intricate patterns against the sky. The artwork seems to be created with detailed etching or pen-like strokes, giving a textured feel to the foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray. In the distance, the forest continues with trees becoming softer and more diffused, forming a backdrop for the closer scene with thick trunks and denser vegetation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 60.5 x 91.1 cm (23 13/16 x 35 7/8 in.)
    sheet (irregular): 63.7 x 98 cm (25 1/16 x 38 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1556

  • Series Title

    The Four Seasons

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Spring 45/50; lower right in graphite: Moishe 57

Wikidata ID

Q65511406

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