Plate II

1982, printed 1984

Stephen Shore

Associated Names
Stephen Shore

Artist, American, born 1947

The image shows a garden filled with an array of colorful flowers, including vibrant red and yellow tulips, purple and white pansies, and various green foliage. In the background, there are dense vegetation with hints of blue flowers. Light filters through the foliage, creating a warm, dappled effect. The scene features a harmonious blend of warm and cool colors against the lush greenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    dye imbibition print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Susan and Peter MacGill

  • Dimensions

    image: 35.5 × 45.6 cm (14 × 17 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.64 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.158.1.2

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a garden scene by a pond, with lush greenery reflecting in the water. The trees obscure the horizon, and various shades of green dominate the color palette. A flowering tree with pink blossoms provides a contrast to the greens. Details like tree textures and the calm water surface are depicted clearly. More trees and shrubs can be seen in the distance, adding depth to the setting.

Plate I

Stephen Shore

1982

This is a photograph of a cover page for a collection titled "Monet's Garden" by Stephen Shore. The image features the title "MONET'S GARDEN" in large, uppercase blue lettering across the top, and the name "STEPHEN SHORE" in similar blue lettering across the bottom. In the center, there is a small section of text detailing the production of the work, mentioning the creation of 7 dye-transfer prints made by QED Editions, New York, in 1984. The plates mentioned span between the years 1977 and 1982. The text notes that no additional prints of this size will be made, and the edition is limited to 30. The overall background of the photograph is a textured, light gray material.

Monet's Garden

Stephen Shore

1984

The image features a garden bridge covered in wisteria vines with blooming purple and white flowers. The bridge is painted in green and surrounded by lush vegetation. The water under the bridge reflects the surroundings, creating a peaceful scene with a vibrant color palette of greens and blossoms. The bridge stands out against a dense background of trees and plants.

Plate III

Stephen Shore

1982

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Susan and Peter MacGill, New York; gift to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right corner in black ink: STEPHEN SHORE; lower left corner: 5/50; by unknown hand, upper right corner in graphite: SS.006.4; lower right corner: SS.336.c.y

Wikidata ID

Q64170553

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