The Little Gate
1932
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1932
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Little Gate is a 1932 by David Little, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a small wooden gate with a chain across it, set between two rough tree trunks. The gate’s slats are uneven, and the chain hangs loosely. Around it, bare branches twist against a light background, while the ground looks dry and patchy. The artist used deep lines and shading to make the wood and metal stand out. The gate’s chain adds a sense of something blocked or guarded. Next, look up David Little (Australian, 1893–1951) to see more of his work.
