Artwork
Marsh Creek
Marsh Creek is an ink print by Arthur Wesley Dow. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Marsh Creek is a color woodcut print on laid paper created by Arthur Wesley Dow around 1914. It exemplifies Dow's work in printmaking, one of the various mediums he explored as an influential figure in early 20th-century American art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a winding creek through a flat, wet terrain. The scene is characterized by soft, muted colors and a prominent, undefined yellow-orange form on the horizon, which could be interpreted as the sun or an abstract shape.
Technique & Style
Dow employed a textured, uneven technique to achieve a distinctive visual effect. The print's colors and lines, particularly around the rocks and water, have a hand-drawn quality, contributing to its overall aesthetic.
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Artist
Arthur Wesley Dow (April 6, 1857 – December 13, 1922) was an American painter, printmaker, photographer and an arts educator.
