River
- Date:
- 2021
- Medium:
- Woodblock
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
*River* (2021), a woodblock print by Carol Wilhide Justin, renders a dark, near-black band of sky or bank across the top edge above a billowing mass of pale, cloud-like white and cream forms with scalloped, rounded contours. Below, a rippled water surface in soft gray tones mirrors the pale shapes above in broken, horizontal streaks. The palette is limited to black, gray, white, and cream, with no human figures present, giving the composition a still, hushed quality.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
River was created by Carol Wilhide Justin in 2021.
River depicts landscapes and rivers & lakes.