Untitled

Untitled

Emil Ganso

1933

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a quiet farm in winter. Snow covers the ground, roofs, and bare trees. A small house sits next to a taller barn with a silo, all under a dark, cloudy sky. The land slopes gently upward, with a frozen pond in the foreground and distant hills in the background. The artist used shading to show depth, making the snow look soft and the shadows sharp. The trees and buildings are simple but detailed, giving a peaceful, lonely feel. Try looking up etching to see how artists create these rich textures with acid and metal plates.

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