Hidden Quarry in Winter
c. 1948
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screenprint
Dimensions
Image: 305 x 407 mm Sheet: 352 x 468 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.1908
Art Historical Context
Louise Arnstein Freedman's *Hidden Quarry in Winter* (c. 1948) captures a serene yet stark winter landscape through the vibrant medium of screenprint. Measuring 305 x 407 mm on a 352 x 468 mm sheet, this print evokes the quiet drama of a snow-covered quarry—perhaps tucked away in a remote natural setting—highlighting the interplay between human industry and seasonal transformation. Created in the post-World War II era, it reflects a time when American artists increasingly turned to printmaking to explore everyday environments with fresh accessibility. Screenprinting, or serigraphy, was gainin...