Woods Hole

1932

Dorothy Norman

Associated Names
Dorothy Norman

Artist, American, 1905 - 1997

The image shows a tall tree trunk in the center of the frame, extending beyond the upper edge. The branches spread out in different directions, creating a complex pattern. The composition is sharp on the trunk and gradually blurs towards the edges, highlighting depth of field. The color scheme is mostly shades of grey, accentuating the textures of the tree against a blurred background. The backdrop consists of vague, shadowy shapes hinting at more trees and foliage in the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Raymond W. Merritt

  • Dimensions

    image: 9.5 x 6.3 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 25.3 x 20 cm (9 15/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.153.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Raymond W. Merritt, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: Dorothy Norman 1932

Wikidata ID

Q64146932

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