Wharfdale in Snow

1983

Norman Ackroyd

Associated Names
Norman Ackroyd

Artist, British, born 1938

The image shows a snowy landscape from an elevated point of view. The horizon is depicted and blends into a dark sky. The scene has broad brushstrokes creating texture on the snowy ground, outlining trees and fields in the distance. The monochromatic palette ranges from deep blacks and grays in the upper half to softer grays and whites in the lower area, reflecting a serene atmosphere. The image transitions subtly between different tones to represent the softness of snow and overcast light.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photo-etching in black with burnishing on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.2 x 24.8 cm (7 15/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 24.2 x 33.3 cm (9 1/2 x 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.3

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom, lower center in graphite: Wharfdale in Snow A/P For Robert Hauslohner with best wishes Norman Ackroyd 1983

Wikidata ID

Q74891606

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