Near Monterrey
Portfolio TitleThe Woodcut Society
Artist
Jessie Jo Eckford
(American, 1895 - 1941)
Date1932
MediumWoodcut on paper
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 × 7 1/4 inches (13.64 × 18.42 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Woodcut Society
Object number35-35/64
Edition/State/Proof9/25
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Gallery LabelNear Monterrey combines characteristics of Jessiejo Eckford’s two favorite mediums: woodcut and watercolor. The strong contrast of black ink and light paper, synonymous with woodcuts, creates broad, hazy passages suggesting free-flowing watercolor washes. Due to the effects of this technique, the woodcut can seem ambiguous without close looking. Details like wheel spokes, a tail and hat suggest a cart, a burro and a human figure.
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