James Taylor Harwood (American, 1860-1940) Untitled, 1930
Pencil on paper Paper: 10.5” x 13.5” Frame: 16.5” x 19.5”
Signed and Dated Lower Right: JTHarwood ‘30
A gnarled, leafless tree commands the foreground of this mysterious and haunting scene, its twisted branches reaching out like spectral fingers. Beyond, rolling hills form a backdrop, with a small house nestled at their base. The rough but deliberate lines imbue the scene with an unsettling atmosphere.
