Artwork
Landscape with a Sun
Landscape with a Sun is an ink print by Jacoba van Heemskerck van Beest. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with a Sun is a color woodcut print on Japan paper created by Jacoba van Heemskerck van Beest around 1915.
Subject & Meaning
The print is divided into two contrasting halves: the top features jagged orange forms intersected by purple and black lines, while the bottom depicts a dark blue and white wave crashing over a red surface.
Technique & Style
The artist employed bold colors and sharp angles to convey a sense of dynamic energy, achieving a balance between chaotic clashing lines and shapes.
Context
This work exemplifies the woodcut technique, characterized by flat, bright colors and a lack of shading.
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