Woody Gwyn (American, b. 1944). Untitled monotype (a single print from an oil painting). Pencil signed below the image at lower center. A breathtaking monotype of a New Mexican view by Woody Gwyn, one of America's finest landscape painters, this piece epitomizes Gwyn's talent for employing striking extremes in dimension and theme in order to capture the infinite quality of picturesque New Mexico. In this monotype, Gwynn's mountain view is remarkably realistic and simultaneously conjures a sense of infinity. Gwyn lures the viewer in via the work's intriguing scale and dramatically generous border, a truly gripping technique that is almost theatrical in its effect. An outstanding piece, set in a custom frame and pencil signed below the center of the composition. Size of image: 4.75" L x 28.625" W (12.1 cm x 72.7 cm) Size of sheet: 29.5" L x 41.125" W (74.9 cm x 104.5 cm) Size of frame: 32.2" L x 43.875" W (81.8 cm x 111.4 cm)
New Mexico has served as a profound influence on Woody Gwynn, and he has waxed poetic about its landscape, "There's just such an incredible scale about it … We know that the mountains are finite, but they put us in the mind of infinity you see. They put us in mind of something bigger than themselves, and New Mexico is a place that does that. Its big, but it puts you in mind of realities that are even bigger. That feeling of infinity is a feeling of beauty, a feeling of possibility, and all the positive things that we all want and need in our lives." (video on Woody Gwyn website)
Provenance: ex-William and Jane Frazer, Aspen, Colorado, USA, acquired March 26, 1996; ex Horwich LewAllen Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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Condition
This monotype has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent condition. Pencil signed below the image at lower center. Frame is also excellent, wired for suspension, and ready to display.