Artwork
The Gully
The Gully is a print by David Little. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The artist used sharp, scratchy lines to show every bark crack and root twist—like they were drawing with a pencil pressed hard into the paper.
This print shows a quiet forest scene with five tall, skinny trees standing in a row. Their branches twist and spread out, some bare, some with a few leaves. The ground is covered in tangled roots and dry grass, and the background fades into a soft, distant line of trees.
The artist used sharp, scratchy lines to show every bark crack and root twist—like they were drawing with a pencil pressed hard into the paper. It looks like they wanted to show how rough and wild the forest really is.
If you like this style, check out David Little (Australian, 1893–1951) for more of his detailed nature prints.
Overview
The Gully is a print by David Little, created around 1932, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene forest scene with a row of five slender trees, their branches twisting and spreading out amidst tangled roots and dry grass, evoking a sense of the natural world's ruggedness.
Technique & Style
Characterized by sharp, scratchy lines that capture the texture of tree bark and twisted roots, the print showcases Little's detailed and labor-intensive approach to nature printing, achieved through a technique that simulates the effect of a heavily applied pencil.
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