River, Trees, and Church

1937

Donald Carlisle Greason

Associated Names
Donald Carlisle Greason

Artist, American, 1897 - 1981

This image displays a landscape seen from an elevated perspective. The horizon is higher in the composition, with trees and buildings on the skyline. The skyline shows pointed spires and towers of a distant cityscape. Loose, smoky brushstrokes create a soft gradient of gray tones, providing depth. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and darker lines for architectural details. Linear elements suggest a path leading to the scene. The simple forms focus on the interplay of shadow and light across the landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.9 x 30.2 cm (8 5/8 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.698


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: Greason 37; upper left verso: 9

Wikidata ID

Q64541153

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