Artwork
Apple Tree
Apple Tree is a print by Frank Wilcox. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1919.241
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Apple Tree, a print by Frank Wilcox dating to circa 1935, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The monochromatic work features a prominent, solitary tree with expressive, twisting branches.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a single tree, emphasizing its organic, uneven form. The tree's dominant presence and dynamic, almost chaotic, branch arrangement convey a sense of vitality and balance.
Technique & Style
Executed in bold, scratchy lines reminiscent of ink on paper, the print's black-and-white palette underscores the tree's textured, living qualities. Subtle background suggestions of a landscape recede in favor of the tree's prominent, tangled silhouette.
History & Provenance
Created around 1935 by Frank Wilcox, Apple Tree is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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