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Deerfield River

1942

Donald Carlisle Greason

Associated Names

Donald Carlisle Greason

Artist, American, 1897 - 1981

The image shows a landscape with a cluster of trees from a ground-level perspective. The trees dominate the frame, blending into the sky with loose and fluid brushstrokes. The color palette is muted, featuring shades of gray and purple. The trees appear to be moving gently, captured through expressive brushwork. The composition is simple, focusing on the natural forms and textures of the landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink with gray, violet, and green wash on wove paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 28.4 cm (9 x 11 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.662

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: Deerfield River - June '42; lower left verso: 61

Wikidata ID

Q64541114

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