Moor Lodge

1954

Norma Morgan

Associated Names
Norma Morgan

Artist, American, 1928 - 2017

The image shows a rustic building made of stone and wood, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon with hills or distant mountains is visible in the upper part of the image. A large tree dominates the right side of the composition with intricate branches and leaves against the sky. The precise brushwork highlights details of the building and tree. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of black and white, creating a quiet mood. Grass textures are suggested with fine strokes, and a figure and small animal are walking near the house, adding scale to the scene.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Nichols and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook; acquired 1987 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

2016

  • Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 136, no. 1238.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: 1954 NM; lower right in graphite: Norma Morgan

Wikidata ID

Q74876765

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